Manama keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Manama and your time
Manama at a glance
| Country | Bahrain |
|---|---|
| Region | Manama |
| Capital of | Bahrain |
| Time zone | Asia/Bahrain |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 26.23° N, 50.59° E |
Time zone in Manama
Local time in Manama is UTC+3 year round, under the Asia/Bahrain rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
As the capital of Bahrain, Manama shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Manama, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Manama for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Manama and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Manama: 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 |
Manama never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Manama
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Over the year, daylight in Manama grows from 10 hours 30 minutes to 13 hours 47 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 17 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Manama
| 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 | 5:27 AM | 5:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:21 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 30 min |
When the sun is highest in Manama
Manama lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:40 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Manama
Every city below shares Manama’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamad Town | 15 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khobar (Saudi Arabia) | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dammam (Saudi Arabia) | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lusail (Qatar) | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jubail (Saudi Arabia) | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Rayyan (Qatar) | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hofuf (Saudi Arabia) | 139 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Doha (Qatar) | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Bahrain
All time zones and cities in Bahrain
Tools for time in Manama
- Convert a time to or from Manama: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Manama in?
Manama uses the Asia/Bahrain time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Manama use daylight saving time?
No. Manama stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Manama and New York?
Manama 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 Manama does not.
How long is the longest day in Manama?
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.