Current local time in Doha, Qatar
UTC+03:00 · UTC+03:00 · Arabian Standard Time
About Doha
Doha, Qatar uses the Arabian Standard Time time zone (Asia/Qatar), currently UTC+03:00. It is the capital of Qatar. Population: about 344,939.
| Country: | Qatar |
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| Coordinates: | 25°17′N / 51°32′E |
| Population: | 344,939 |
| Currency: | Qatari riyal (QAR) |
| Languages: | Arabic |
| Country calling code: | +974 |
Time zone in Doha
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Qatar |
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| Time zone name: | Arabian Standard Time (UTC+03:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Doha does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Doha today
| Sunrise: | 05:35 |
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| Sunset: | 17:01 |
| Solar noon: | 11:18 |
| Day length: | 11h 26m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:12 – 17:24 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+03:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Doha
- London+2 hDoha is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hDoha is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hDoha is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Doha time
What time zone is Doha in?
Doha uses the IANA time zone Asia/Qatar (Arabian Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Doha observe daylight saving time?
Doha does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Doha and London?
Right now Doha is 2 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 Doha and New York?
Right now Doha is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.