Current Time in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
GSTUTC+4
Sharjah time zone
Time Zone
Gulf Standard Time (GST)
IANA: Asia/Dubai
UTC Offset
UTC+4
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
25.33° N, 55.41° E
Sunrise
6:05 AM
Sunset
6:18 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Sharjah to New York | -8 hours | |
| Sharjah to London | -3 hours | |
| Sharjah to New Delhi | +1 hour 30 minutes | |
| Sharjah to Tokyo | +5 hours | |
| Sharjah to Sydney | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Sharjah. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Sharjah
What time zone is Sharjah in?
Sharjah is on Gulf Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Dubai), which is GST (UTC+4) all year.
Does Sharjah observe daylight saving time?
No. Sharjah 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 Sharjah and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 8 hours behind Sharjah. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sharjah?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:05 AM and sets at 6:18 PM local time, giving 12 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United Arab Emirates on the same time as Sharjah?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates uses a single time zone, so Sharjah has the same local time as the rest of the country.