Current local time in Manama, Bahrain
The live clock above shows the time in Manama. Manama is in the Asia/Bahrain time zone, UTC+3 right now.
| Country | Bahrain |
|---|---|
| Population | about 361,000 |
| Coordinates | 26.24° N, 50.58° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Bahrain |
| Abbreviation | UTC+3 |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Manama 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 | 5:42 AM | 5:48 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:32 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September equinox | 5:26 AM | 5:35 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:20 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 29 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Manama at about 11:46 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 22 minutes behind the sun, because Manama sits at 50.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Manama time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Manama |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Manama |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia | 53 km (33 mi) | same time |
| Al-Qatif, Saudi Arabia | 65 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia | 126 km (79 mi) | same time |
| Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia | 136 km (84 mi) | same time |
| Al Hufuf, Saudi Arabia | 140 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Doha, Qatar | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Bandar-e Bushehr, Iran | 299 km (186 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia | 402 km (250 mi) | same time |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Manama in?
Manama is in the Asia/Bahrain time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Manama have daylight saving time?
Manama doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Manama when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Manama's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 22 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).