Current Time in Manama, Bahrain
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
ASTUTC+3
Manama time zone
Time Zone
Arabia Standard Time (AST)
IANA: Asia/Bahrain
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
26.23° N, 50.59° E
Sunrise
5:24 AM
Sunset
5:37 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Manama to New York | -7 hours | |
| Manama to London | -2 hours | |
| Manama to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Manama to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Manama to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Manama. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Manama
What time zone is Manama in?
Manama is on Arabia Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Bahrain), which is AST (UTC+3) all year.
Does Manama observe daylight saving time?
No. Manama 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 Manama and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Manama. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Manama?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 5:24 AM and sets at 5:37 PM local time, giving 12 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Bahrain on the same time as Manama?
Yes. Bahrain uses a single time zone, so Manama has the same local time as the rest of the country.