Current Time in Muscat, Oman
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
GSTUTC+4
Muscat time zone
Time Zone
Gulf Standard Time (GST)
IANA: Asia/Muscat
UTC Offset
UTC+4
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
23.58° N, 58.41° E
Sunrise
5:54 AM
Sunset
6:06 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Muscat to New York | -8 hours | |
| Muscat to London | -3 hours | |
| Muscat to Dubai | Same time | |
| Muscat to New Delhi | +1 hour 30 minutes | |
| Muscat to Tokyo | +5 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Muscat. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Muscat
What time zone is Muscat in?
Muscat is on Gulf Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Muscat), which is GST (UTC+4) all year.
Does Muscat observe daylight saving time?
No. Muscat does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on GST (UTC+4) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Muscat and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 8 hours behind Muscat. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Muscat?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 5:54 AM and sets at 6:06 PM local time, giving 12 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Oman on the same time as Muscat?
Yes. Oman uses a single time zone, so Muscat has the same local time as the rest of the country.