Current local time in Muscat, Oman
The live clock above shows the time in Muscat. Muscat is in the Asia/Muscat time zone, UTC+4 right now.
| Country | Oman |
|---|---|
| Region | Muscat |
| Population | about 661,000 |
| Coordinates | 23.61° N, 58.59° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Muscat |
| Abbreviation | UTC+4 |
| UTC offset | UTC+4 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Muscat 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 | 6:10 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:55 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September equinox | 5:54 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:43 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 40 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Muscat at about 12:14 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun, because Muscat sits at 58.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° E.
Muscat time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| As Sib | 42 km (26 mi) | same time |
| Suhar | 206 km (128 mi) | same time |
| Ibri | 216 km (134 mi) | same time |
| Al Ayn, United Arab Emirates | 298 km (185 mi) | same time |
| Ras al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates | 361 km (224 mi) | same time |
| Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | 377 km (234 mi) | same time |
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 381 km (236 mi) | same time |
| Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 440 km (273 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Oman
Questions people ask
What time zone is Muscat in?
Muscat is in the Asia/Muscat time zone, UTC+4, all year.
Does Muscat have daylight saving time?
Muscat doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+4 all year.
Why isn't noon in Muscat when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Muscat's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° E, so on standard time they run about 6 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).