Mandalay runs on UTC+6:30 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Mandalay and your time
Mandalay at a glance
| Country | Myanmar |
|---|---|
| Region | Mandalay Region |
| Time zone | Asia/Yangon |
| UTC offset now | UTC+6:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 21.97° N, 96.08° E |
Mandalay time zone and clock changes
Mandalay follows the Asia/Yangon time zone and stays on UTC+6:30 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Because UTC+6:30 ends in :30, a call booked on the hour in London or New York starts at half past the hour in Mandalay.
Mandalay is on the same time as the rest of Myanmar, including the capital, Nay Pyi Taw.
Clock changes in Mandalay, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Mandalay for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Mandalay is
Take 9:00 AM in Mandalay: the clock reads 9:30 PM (previous day) in New York, 1:30 PM in Sydney and 6:30 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 11 h 30 min behind | 11 h 30 min behind | 10 h 30 min behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 14 h 30 min behind | 14 h 30 min behind | 13 h 30 min behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Singapore | --:-- | 1 h 30 min ahead | 1 h 30 min ahead | 1 h 30 min ahead | 6 h 30 min |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min |
Mandalay 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 Mandalay
Today
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Being in the tropics, Mandalay sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 29 minutes) is only 2 hours 41 minutes longer than the shortest (10 hours 48 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:22 AM and 6:47 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Mandalay
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:23 AM | 6:52 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:55 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:40 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 48 min |
When the sun is highest in Mandalay
Mandalay lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Mandalay
Every city below shares Mandalay’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyin Oo Lwin | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Myingyan | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Monywa | 99 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Meiktila | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pakokku | 125 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taunggyi | 165 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nyaungshwe | 171 km (106 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lashio | 202 km (125 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Myanmar
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Plan around the time in Mandalay
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mandalay in?
Mandalay uses the Asia/Yangon time zone, which is UTC+6:30 all year.
Does Mandalay use daylight saving time?
No. Mandalay stays on UTC+6:30 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Mandalay and New York?
Mandalay is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York in January and 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Mandalay does not.
Is Mandalay on the same time as Nay Pyi Taw?
Yes. Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw both use UTC+6:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Mandalay?
About 13 hours 29 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 48 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.