Current local time in Muscat, Oman
UTC+04:00 · UTC+04:00 · Gulf Standard Time
About Muscat
Muscat, Oman uses the Gulf Standard Time time zone (Asia/Muscat), currently UTC+04:00. It is the capital of Oman. Population: about 797,000.
| Country: | Oman |
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| Coordinates: | 23°35′N / 58°24′E |
| Population: | 797,000 |
| Currency: | Omani rial (OMR) |
| Languages: | Arabic |
| Country calling code: | +968 |
Time zone in Muscat
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Muscat |
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| Time zone name: | Gulf Standard Time (UTC+04:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+04:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Muscat does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+04:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Muscat today
| Sunrise: | 06:06 |
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| Sunset: | 17:35 |
| Solar noon: | 11:51 |
| Day length: | 11h 29m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:43 – 17:58 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+04:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Muscat
- London+3 hMuscat is 3 hours ahead of London
- New York+8 hMuscat is 8 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+3 hMuscat is 3 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Muscat time
What time zone is Muscat in?
Muscat uses the IANA time zone Asia/Muscat (Gulf Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+04:00.
Does Muscat observe daylight saving time?
Muscat does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+04:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Muscat and London?
Right now Muscat is 3 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Muscat and New York?
Right now Muscat is 8 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.