One clock for the whole country, and it stays on UTC+3 every day of the year.
Bahrain at a glance
| Capital | Manama |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+3 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Which time zone Bahrain uses
The whole of Bahrain follows one IANA time zone: Asia/Bahrain.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Bahrain | --:-- | UTC+3 | Not observed | Al Muharraq, Manama, Hamad Town |
Clock changes in Bahrain
There are no seasonal clock changes in Bahrain. The time difference to other countries shifts only when they change their own clocks.
Current time in cities in Bahrain
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Muharraq | Muharraq | --:-- | Asia/Bahrain |
| Manama | Manama | --:-- | Asia/Bahrain |
Time difference between Bahrain and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Bahrain is 1:00 AM in New York, 5:00 PM in Sydney and 10:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind |
Daylight across Bahrain
In Manama, daylight runs from 10 hours 30 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 47 minutes at the June solstice.
Same clock as Bahrain right now
These countries read the same time as Bahrain today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
Plan around the time in Bahrain
- Convert a time to or from Bahrain: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Manama to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Bahrain and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Bahrain have?
One: Asia/Bahrain, at UTC+3 all year.
Does Bahrain use daylight saving time?
No. The time stays at UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Bahrain and New York?
Bahrain is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Bahrain does not.
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.