Al Muharraq runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Al Muharraq and your time
Al Muharraq at a glance
| Country | Bahrain |
|---|---|
| Region | Muharraq |
| Time zone | Asia/Bahrain |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 26.26° N, 50.61° E |
Time zone in Al Muharraq
Local time in Al Muharraq is UTC+3 year round, under the Asia/Bahrain rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
All of Bahrain keeps the same time, so Al Muharraq reads the same clock as Manama.
Clock changes in Al Muharraq, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Al Muharraq for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Al Muharraq and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Al Muharraq: the clock reads 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
Because Al Muharraq 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, sunset and day length in Al Muharraq
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Day length in Al Muharraq runs from 10 hours 30 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 47 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 6:34 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Al Muharraq
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:42 AM | 5:49 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:46 AM | 6:33 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:26 AM | 5:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:21 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 30 min |
Clock time and sun time in Al Muharraq
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Al Muharraq: solar noon falls at about 11:40 AM on standard time.
Cities near Al Muharraq
All the places listed below keep the same time as Al Muharraq.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamad Town | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khobar (Saudi Arabia) | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dammam (Saudi Arabia) | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lusail (Qatar) | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jubail (Saudi Arabia) | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Rayyan (Qatar) | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Doha (Qatar) | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hofuf (Saudi Arabia) | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Al Muharraq
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Al Muharraq in?
Al Muharraq uses the Asia/Bahrain time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Al Muharraq use daylight saving time?
No. Al Muharraq stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Al Muharraq and New York?
Al Muharraq 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 Al Muharraq does not.
Is Al Muharraq on the same time as Manama?
Yes. Al Muharraq and Manama both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Al Muharraq?
About 13 hours 47 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 30 minutes of daylight.
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.