All of Qatar keeps one time, UTC+3, all year round.
Qatar at a glance
| Capital | Doha |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+3 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time zone of Qatar
The whole of Qatar follows one IANA time zone: Asia/Qatar.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Qatar | --:-- | UTC+3 | Not observed | Doha, Al Rayyan, Lusail |
Clock changes in Qatar
There are no seasonal clock changes in Qatar. The time difference to other countries shifts only when they change their own clocks.
Local time in the largest cities of Qatar
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doha | Baladiyat ad Dawhah | --:-- | Asia/Qatar |
Time in Qatar compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in Qatar, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind |
Daylight across Qatar
In Doha, daylight runs from 10 hours 34 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 43 minutes at the June solstice.
Countries on the same time as Qatar
These countries read the same time as Qatar today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
Tools for time in Qatar
- Convert a time to or from Qatar: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Doha to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Qatar 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 Qatar have?
One: Asia/Qatar, at UTC+3 all year.
Does Qatar use daylight saving time?
No. The time stays at UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Qatar and New York?
Qatar 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 Qatar 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.