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