Al Ahmadi runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Al Ahmadi and your time
Al Ahmadi at a glance
| Country | Kuwait |
|---|---|
| Region | Al Aḩmadī |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuwait |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 29.08° N, 48.08° E |
Al Ahmadi time zone and clock changes
Local time in Al Ahmadi is UTC+3 year round, under the Asia/Kuwait rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Al Ahmadi is on the same time as the rest of Kuwait, including the capital, Kuwait City.
Clock changes in Al Ahmadi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Al Ahmadi for 2026 or 2027.
Al Ahmadi time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Al Ahmadi, it 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 | 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 |
Al Ahmadi 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.
Daylight in Al Ahmadi
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Over the year, daylight in Al Ahmadi grows from 10 hours 17 minutes to 14 hours and back, a swing of 3 hours 43 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Al Ahmadi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:52 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:49 AM | 6:50 PM | 14 h |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:36 AM | 5:43 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:37 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 17 min |
Clock time and sun time in Al Ahmadi
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Al Ahmadi: solar noon falls at about 11:50 AM on standard time.
Places close to Al Ahmadi
Only 142 km (88 mi) away, Ābādān in Iran is 30 minutes ahead of Al Ahmadi. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawalli | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al-Faw (Iraq) | 107 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Umm Qasr (Iraq) | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ābādān (Iran) | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
| Az Zubayr (Iraq) | 151 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khorramshahr (Iran) | 152 km (94 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
| Basra (Iraq) | 162 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mahshahr (Iran) | 196 km (122 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
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Tools for time in Al Ahmadi
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Al Ahmadi in?
Al Ahmadi uses the Asia/Kuwait time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Al Ahmadi use daylight saving time?
No. Al Ahmadi 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 Ahmadi and New York?
Al Ahmadi 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 Ahmadi does not.
Is Al Ahmadi on the same time as Kuwait City?
Yes. Al Ahmadi and Kuwait City both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Al Ahmadi?
About 14 hours, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 17 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.