Current Time in Doha, Qatar
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
ASTUTC+3
Doha time zone
Time Zone
Arabia Standard Time (AST)
IANA: Asia/Qatar
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
25.29° N, 51.53° E
Sunrise
5:21 AM
Sunset
5:33 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Doha to New York | -7 hours | |
| Doha to London | -2 hours | |
| Doha to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Doha to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Doha to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Doha. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Doha
What time zone is Doha in?
Doha is on Arabia Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Qatar), which is AST (UTC+3) all year.
Does Doha observe daylight saving time?
No. Doha does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on AST (UTC+3) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Doha and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Doha. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Doha?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 5:21 AM and sets at 5:33 PM local time, giving 12 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Qatar on the same time as Doha?
Yes. Qatar uses a single time zone, so Doha has the same local time as the rest of the country.