Current Time in Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
ASTUTC+3
Kuwait City time zone
Time Zone
Arabia Standard Time (AST)
IANA: Asia/Kuwait
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
29.37° N, 47.97° E
Sunrise
5:34 AM
Sunset
5:48 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait City to New York | -7 hours | |
| Kuwait City to London | -2 hours | |
| Kuwait City to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Kuwait City to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Kuwait City to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Kuwait City. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Kuwait City
What time zone is Kuwait City in?
Kuwait City is on Arabia Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Kuwait), which is AST (UTC+3) all year.
Does Kuwait City observe daylight saving time?
No. Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Kuwait City. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kuwait City?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 5:34 AM and sets at 5:48 PM local time, giving 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Kuwait on the same time as Kuwait City?
Yes. Kuwait uses a single time zone, so Kuwait City has the same local time as the rest of the country.