Current local time in Doha, Qatar
The live clock above shows the time in Doha. Doha is in the Asia/Qatar time zone, UTC+3 right now.
| Country | Qatar |
|---|---|
| Region | Ad Dawhah |
| Population | about 1.1 million |
| Coordinates | 25.29° N, 51.53° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Qatar |
| Abbreviation | UTC+3 |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Doha doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:38 AM | 5:44 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:44 AM | 6:26 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September equinox | 5:22 AM | 5:31 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:14 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 33 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Doha at about 11:42 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 26 minutes behind the sun, because Doha sits at 51.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Doha time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Doha |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 11 hours behind in Jan, 10 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 5 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Manama, Bahrain | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia | 192 km (119 mi) | same time |
| Al Hufuf, Saudi Arabia | 196 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia | 198 km (123 mi) | same time |
| Al-Qatif, Saudi Arabia | 205 km (127 mi) | same time |
| Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia | 268 km (167 mi) | same time |
| Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 300 km (186 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 377 km (234 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Doha in?
Doha is in the Asia/Qatar time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Doha have daylight saving time?
Doha doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Doha when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Doha's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 26 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).