One clock for the whole country, and it stays on UTC+4 every day of the year.
Oman at a glance
| Capital | Muscat |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+4 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Which time zone Oman uses
The whole of Oman follows one IANA time zone: Asia/Muscat.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Muscat | --:-- | UTC+4 | Not observed | Muscat, Seeb, Bawshar |
Clock changes in Oman
Oman does not use daylight saving time, and the tz database records none since 1970.
Local time in the largest cities of Oman
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat | Muscat | --:-- | Asia/Muscat |
Time difference between Oman and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Oman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min ahead | 1 h 30 min ahead | 1 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind |
Daylight across Oman
Days in Muscat last between 10 hours 41 minutes and 13 hours 35 minutes over the year.
Countries on the same time as Oman
These countries read the same time as Oman today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
Tools for time in Oman
- Convert a time to or from Oman: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Muscat to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Oman and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Oman have?
One: Asia/Muscat, at UTC+4 all year.
Does Oman use daylight saving time?
No. The time stays at UTC+4 all year.
What is the time difference between Oman and New York?
Oman 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 Oman does not.
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.