Muscat keeps UTC+4 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Muscat and your time
Muscat at a glance
| Country | Oman |
|---|---|
| Region | Muscat |
| Capital of | Oman |
| Time zone | Asia/Muscat |
| UTC offset now | UTC+4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 23.58° N, 58.41° E |
Muscat time zone and clock changes
Local time in Muscat is UTC+4 year round, under the Asia/Muscat rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Muscat is the capital, and all of Oman keeps this time.
Clock changes in Muscat, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Muscat for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Muscat is
A 9:00 AM start in Muscat 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 |
Because Muscat keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
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 Muscat
Today
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The earliest sunrise in Muscat is at 5:19 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset at 6:57 PM on July 3.
Daylight through the year in Muscat
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:11 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:20 AM | 6:56 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:44 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 41 min |
When the sun is highest in Muscat
Muscat 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 Muscat
Every city below shares Muscat’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seeb | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rustaq | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suwayq | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Saham | 168 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sohar | 192 km (119 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ibri | 197 km (123 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fujairah (United Arab Emirates) | 270 km (168 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | 277 km (172 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Plan around the time in Muscat
- Convert a time to or from Muscat: 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 Muscat and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Muscat in?
Muscat uses the Asia/Muscat time zone, which is UTC+4 all year.
Does Muscat use daylight saving time?
No. Muscat stays on UTC+4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Muscat and New York?
Muscat 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 Muscat does not.
How long is the longest day in Muscat?
About 13 hours 35 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 41 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.