Current Time in Qatar
Qatar uses Asia/Qatar (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Qatar below.
Time across Qatar
1 cities trackedQatar is in a single time zone — Asia/Qatar (UTC+03:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| DohaCapital | --:-- | Asia/Qatar · +03:00DOH |
Public Holidays in Qatar
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13 | National Sports Day | — | public |
| Apr 10 | Eid al-Fitr | — | public |
| Jun 17 | Eid al-Adha | — | public |
| Dec 18 | National Day | — | public |
Doha vs the World
Current time difference between Doha, Qatar and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Doha |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 1:12 PM | UTC−5 | 8h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 6:12 PM | UTC+0 | 3h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 10:12 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 11:42 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 2:12 AM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 3:12 AM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 5:12 AM | UTC+11 | 8h behind |
Business Hours in Doha (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Doha, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Doha | 5:00 PM in Doha |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| London | 6:00 AM | 2:00 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 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Qatar in?
Qatar uses Asia/Qatar (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Qatar right now?
The current time in Doha is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Qatar observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Qatar does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Qatar have?
Qatar has 1 time zone (Asia/Qatar).
What is Qatar's UTC / GMT offset?
Qatar is in Asia/Qatar (UTC+03:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Qatar?
Yes — the whole of Qatar shares one time zone (Asia/Qatar, UTC+03:00).
What is the time difference between Qatar and India?
Qatar (UTC+03:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.