Yerevan keeps UTC+4 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Yerevan and your time
Yerevan at a glance
| Country | Armenia |
|---|---|
| Region | Yerevan |
| Capital of | Armenia |
| Time zone | Asia/Yerevan |
| UTC offset now | UTC+4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2011 |
| Coordinates | 40.18° N, 44.51° E |
Which time zone Yerevan uses
Yerevan follows the Asia/Yerevan time zone and stays on UTC+4 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2011; the tz database lists no change after that.
As the capital of Armenia, Yerevan shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Yerevan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Yerevan for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Yerevan is
Take 9:00 AM in Yerevan: the clock reads 12:00 AM in New York, 4:00 PM in Sydney and 9:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind | 4 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min ahead | 1 h 30 min ahead | 1 h 30 min ahead | 6 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
Because Yerevan keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Yerevan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Over the year, daylight in Yerevan grows from 9 hours 19 minutes to 15 hours 2 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 43 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Yerevan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:06 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:33 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:50 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 8:21 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Clock time and sun time in Yerevan
The clock in Yerevan runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:00 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Yerevan
Only 49 km (30 mi) away, Iğdır in Türkiye is 1 hour behind Yerevan. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iğdır (Türkiye) | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Doğubayazıt (Türkiye) | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Gyumri | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kars (Türkiye) | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Ağrı (Türkiye) | 136 km (84 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Rustavi (Georgia) | 159 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Erciş (Türkiye) | 162 km (100 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Ganja (Azerbaijan) | 166 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Plan around the time in Yerevan
- Convert a time to or from Yerevan: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Yerevan to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Yerevan and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yerevan in?
Yerevan uses the Asia/Yerevan time zone, which is UTC+4 all year.
Does Yerevan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Yerevan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2011 and now stays on UTC+4 all year.
What is the time difference between Yerevan and New York?
Yerevan is 9 hours ahead of New York in January and 8 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Yerevan does not.
How long is the longest day in Yerevan?
About 15 hours 2 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Yerevan?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Yerevan lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:00 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.