Current local time in Baku, Azerbaijan
The live clock above shows the time in Baku. Baku is in the Asia/Baku time zone, UTC+4 right now.
| Country | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|
| Region | Baki |
| Population | about 2.0 million |
| Coordinates | 40.40° N, 49.86° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Baku |
| Abbreviation | UTC+4 |
| UTC offset | UTC+4 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Baku doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+4 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:44 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:10 AM | 8:13 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| September equinox | 6:27 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:59 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Baku at about 12:49 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 41 minutes ahead of the sun, because Baku sits at 49.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° E.
Baku time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Baku |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 12 hours behind in Jan, 11 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 4 hours behind in Jan, 3 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | same time | |
| Mumbai | 1.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 4 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 5 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Baku |
|---|---|---|
| Sumqayt | 28 km (18 mi) | same time |
| Ardabil, Iran | 274 km (170 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Ganca | 299 km (185 mi) | same time |
| Rasht, Iran | 345 km (214 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Makhachkala, Russia | 348 km (216 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Mangyshlak, Kazakhstan | 381 km (237 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Tabriz, Iran | 400 km (248 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Rustavi, Georgia | 424 km (264 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Azerbaijan
Questions people ask
What time zone is Baku in?
Baku is in the Asia/Baku time zone, UTC+4, all year.
Does Baku have daylight saving time?
Baku doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+4 all year.
Why isn't noon in Baku when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Baku's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° E, so on standard time they run about 41 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).