Current local time in Sanaa, Yemen
The live clock above shows the time in Sanaa. Sanaa is in the Asia/Aden time zone, UTC+3 right now.
| Country | Yemen |
|---|---|
| Region | Amanat Al Asimah |
| Population | about 1.9 million |
| Coordinates | 15.35° N, 44.21° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Aden |
| Abbreviation | UTC+3 |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Sanaa 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 | 6:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:33 AM | 6:35 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| September equinox | 5:52 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:24 AM | 5:37 PM | 11 h 12 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Sanaa at about 12:12 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 3 minutes ahead of the sun, because Sanaa sits at 44.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Sanaa time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Sanaa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sanaa |
|---|---|---|
| Hajjah | 75 km (46 mi) | same time |
| Dhamar | 91 km (56 mi) | same time |
| Al Hudaydah | 148 km (92 mi) | same time |
| Ibb | 153 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Zabid | 161 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Sadah | 180 km (112 mi) | same time |
| Taizz | 195 km (121 mi) | same time |
| Najran, Saudi Arabia | 239 km (149 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Yemen
Questions people ask
What time zone is Sanaa in?
Sanaa is in the Asia/Aden time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Sanaa have daylight saving time?
Sanaa doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Sanaa when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Sanaa's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 3 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).