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