Kuwait City runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Kuwait City and your time
Kuwait City at a glance
| Country | Kuwait |
|---|---|
| Region | Al Asimah |
| Capital of | Kuwait |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuwait |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 29.37° N, 47.97° E |
Kuwait City time zone and clock changes
Local time in Kuwait City is UTC+3 year round, under the Asia/Kuwait rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Kuwait City is the capital, and all of Kuwait keeps this time.
Clock changes in Kuwait City, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kuwait City for 2026 or 2027.
Kuwait City time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Kuwait City: 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 |
Kuwait City 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, sunset and day length in Kuwait City
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Kuwait City is at 4:48 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset at 6:52 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Kuwait City
| 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 | 6:51 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:37 AM | 5:44 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:38 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 16 min |
When the sun is highest in Kuwait City
Kuwait City lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:50 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Kuwait City
Distance is not the same as time: Ābādān (Iran) lies just 113 km (70 mi) away, yet its clock is 30 minutes ahead of Kuwait City.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ahmadi | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Umm Qasr (Iraq) | 75 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al-Faw (Iraq) | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ābādān (Iran) | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
| Az Zubayr (Iraq) | 117 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khorramshahr (Iran) | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
| Basra (Iraq) | 128 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mahshahr (Iran) | 177 km (110 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
More cities in Kuwait
All time zones and cities in Kuwait
Tools for time in Kuwait City
- Convert a time to or from Kuwait City: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Kuwait City to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Kuwait City and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kuwait City in?
Kuwait City uses the Asia/Kuwait time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Kuwait City use daylight saving time?
No. Kuwait City stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kuwait City and New York?
Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City does not.
How long is the longest day in Kuwait City?
About 14 hours 2 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 16 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.