Doha runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Doha and your time
Doha at a glance
| Country | Qatar |
|---|---|
| Region | Baladiyat ad Dawhah |
| Capital of | Qatar |
| Time zone | Asia/Qatar |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 25.29° N, 51.53° E |
Doha time zone and clock changes
Local time in Doha is UTC+3 year round, under the Asia/Qatar rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Doha is the capital, and all of Qatar keeps this time.
Clock changes in Doha, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Doha for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Doha is
A 9:00 AM start in Doha 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 | 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 |
Doha 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 is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Doha
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Doha runs from 10 hours 34 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 43 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 6:28 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Doha
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:38 AM | 5:45 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:44 AM | 6:27 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:23 AM | 5:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:15 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 34 min |
Clock time and sun time in Doha
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Doha: solar noon falls at about 11:35 AM on standard time.
Cities near Doha
All the places listed below keep the same time as Doha.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Rayyan | 11 km (7 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lusail | 15 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hamad Town (Bahrain) | 138 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Muharraq (Bahrain) | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khobar (Saudi Arabia) | 172 km (107 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dammam (Saudi Arabia) | 192 km (119 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hofuf (Saudi Arabia) | 196 km (121 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jubail (Saudi Arabia) | 271 km (168 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Tools for time in Doha
- Convert a time to or from Doha: 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 Doha and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Doha in?
Doha uses the Asia/Qatar time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Doha use daylight saving time?
No. Doha stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Doha and New York?
Doha 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 Doha does not.
How long is the longest day in Doha?
About 13 hours 43 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 34 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.