Kuwait · Asia/Kuwait
Kuwait City, Kuwait is in the Asia/Kuwait time zone (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Kuwait City's time against major cities around the world, and check Kuwait's public holidays.
Kuwait City vs the World
Current time difference between Kuwait City, Kuwait and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:59 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:59 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:59 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:29 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:59 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:59 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:59 PM | UTC+10 | 7h behind |
Business Hours in Kuwait City (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Kuwait City, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Kuwait City | 5:00 PM in Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| London | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Dubai | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 11:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Singapore | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Sydney | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Kuwait
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Feb 25 | National Day | — | public |
| Feb 26 | Liberation Day | — | public |
| Apr 10 | Eid al-Fitr | — | public |
| Jun 17 | Eid al-Adha | — | public |
| Jul 7 | Islamic New Year | — | public |
| Sep 15 | Prophet's Birthday | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kuwait City in?
Kuwait City, Kuwait is in the Asia/Kuwait time zone (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Kuwait City right now?
The current local time in Kuwait City is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Kuwait City's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Kuwait City observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Kuwait City does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Kuwait City's UTC / GMT offset?
Kuwait City is in Asia/Kuwait (UTC+03:00).
What is the time difference between Kuwait City and India?
Kuwait City (UTC+03:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Kuwait City and New York?
Kuwait City (UTC+03:00) is 7 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Kuwait City's airport code?
Kuwait City's main airport is KWI — the IATA code many people use when searching for Kuwait City time.