Sharjah keeps UTC+4 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Sharjah and your time
Sharjah at a glance
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Region | Sharjah |
| Time zone | Asia/Dubai |
| UTC offset now | UTC+4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 25.33° N, 55.41° E |
Sharjah time zone and clock changes
Sharjah follows the Asia/Dubai time zone and stays on UTC+4 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Sharjah is on the same time as the rest of the United Arab Emirates, including the capital, Abu Dhabi.
Clock changes in Sharjah, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Sharjah for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Sharjah is
A 9:00 AM start in Sharjah 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 |
| 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 Sharjah 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 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Sharjah
Today
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Over the year, daylight in Sharjah grows from 10 hours 34 minutes to 13 hours 43 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 9 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Sharjah
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:23 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:29 AM | 7:12 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:00 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 34 min |
When the sun is highest in Sharjah
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Sharjah: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Places close to Sharjah
Every city below shares Sharjah’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajman | 10 km (6 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dubai | 30 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jebel Ali | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ras al-Khaimah | 73 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fujairah | 97 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Ain | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Abu Dhabi | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Musaffah City | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Sharjah
- Convert a time to or from Sharjah: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Sharjah and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sharjah in?
Sharjah uses the Asia/Dubai time zone, which is UTC+4 all year.
Does Sharjah use daylight saving time?
No. Sharjah stays on UTC+4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Sharjah and New York?
Sharjah 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 Sharjah does not.
Is Sharjah on the same time as Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Sharjah and Abu Dhabi both use UTC+4 right now.
How long is the longest day in Sharjah?
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.