Taiz runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Taiz and your time
Taiz at a glance
| Country | Yemen |
|---|---|
| Region | Ta‘izz |
| Time zone | Asia/Aden |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 13.58° N, 44.02° E |
Which time zone Taiz uses
The clocks in Taiz follow Asia/Aden and keep UTC+3 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Taiz is on the same time as the rest of Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa.
Clock changes in Taiz, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Taiz for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Taiz and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Taiz 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 |
Taiz 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Taiz
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Day length barely moves in Taiz, from 11 hours 20 minutes to 12 hours 56 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Taiz
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:38 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 56 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:53 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:22 AM | 5:42 PM | 11 h 20 min |
Clock time and sun time in Taiz
Taiz 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 Taiz
All the places listed below keep the same time as Taiz.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibb | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dhamar | 115 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Aden | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Hudaydah | 178 km (110 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sanaa | 198 km (123 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Djibouti | 241 km (150 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Yemen
All time zones and cities in Yemen
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Taiz in?
Taiz uses the Asia/Aden time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Taiz use daylight saving time?
No. Taiz stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Taiz and New York?
Taiz 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 Taiz does not.
Is Taiz on the same time as Sanaa?
Yes. Taiz and Sanaa both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Taiz?
About 12 hours 56 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 20 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.