Tbilisi runs on UTC+4 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Tbilisi and your time
Tbilisi at a glance
| Country | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Region | Tbilisi |
| Capital of | Georgia |
| Time zone | Asia/Tbilisi |
| UTC offset now | UTC+4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2004 |
| Coordinates | 41.69° N, 44.83° E |
Time zone in Tbilisi
The clocks in Tbilisi follow Asia/Tbilisi and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 2004. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+4.
Tbilisi is the capital, and all of Georgia keeps this time.
Clock changes in Tbilisi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Tbilisi for 2026 or 2027.
Tbilisi time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Tbilisi, it is 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 |
Tbilisi 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 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 Tbilisi
Today
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The earliest sunrise in Tbilisi is at 5:26 AM on June 15, and the latest sunset at 8:39 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Tbilisi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:04 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:26 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:49 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 8:25 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 9 min |
When the sun is highest in Tbilisi
The clock in Tbilisi 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.
Cities near Tbilisi
Distance is not the same as time: Vladikavkaz (Russia) lies just 151 km (94 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour behind Tbilisi.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rustavi | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gyumri (Armenia) | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vladikavkaz (Russia) | 151 km (94 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Ganja (Azerbaijan) | 170 km (106 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yerevan (Armenia) | 170 km (106 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nazran (Russia) | 171 km (106 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Kutaisi | 188 km (117 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ardahan (Türkiye) | 189 km (118 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
Plan around the time in Tbilisi
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tbilisi in?
Tbilisi uses the Asia/Tbilisi time zone, which is UTC+4 all year.
Does Tbilisi use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Tbilisi last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2004 and now stays on UTC+4 all year.
What is the time difference between Tbilisi and New York?
Tbilisi 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 Tbilisi does not.
How long is the longest day in Tbilisi?
About 15 hours 12 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 9 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Tbilisi?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Tbilisi 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.