Current Time in Bahrain
Bahrain uses Arabia Standard Time all year.
--:--:--
Saturday, September 19, 2026
ASTUTC+3
Bahrain time zone
Arabia Standard Time
Arabia Standard Time (AST)
--:--UTC+3- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Manama, Al Muharraq
IANA time zone: Asia/Bahrain.
Major cities in Bahrain
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain to New York | -7 hours | |
| Bahrain to London | -2 hours | |
| Bahrain to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Bahrain to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Bahrain to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Bahrain: FAQs
What time zone is Bahrain in?
Bahrain uses Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) all year.
Does Bahrain observe daylight saving time?
No. Bahrain does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Bahrain and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Bahrain. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Manama, the capital?
Manama is on Arabia Standard Time, currently AST (UTC+3). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Manama page.