Current local time in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
The live clock above shows the time in Sharjah. Sharjah is in the Asia/Dubai time zone, UTC+4 right now.
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Region | Sharjah |
| Population | about 952,000 |
| Coordinates | 25.37° N, 55.41° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Dubai |
| Abbreviation | UTC+4 |
| UTC offset | UTC+4 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Sharjah 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 | 6:22 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:28 AM | 7:11 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September equinox | 6:06 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:59 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 33 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Sharjah at about 12:27 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 18 minutes ahead of the sun, because Sharjah sits at 55.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° E.
Sharjah time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Sharjah |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 Sharjah |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 20 km (13 mi) | same time |
| Ras al Khaymah | 71 km (44 mi) | same time |
| Al Ayn | 131 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Abu Dhabi | 145 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Suhar, Oman | 175 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Bandar-e-Abbas, Iran | 221 km (138 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Ibri, Oman | 264 km (164 mi) | same time |
| As Sib, Oman | 338 km (210 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United Arab Emirates
Questions people ask
What time zone is Sharjah in?
Sharjah is in the Asia/Dubai time zone, UTC+4, all year.
Does Sharjah have daylight saving time?
Sharjah doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+4 all year.
Why isn't noon in Sharjah when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Sharjah's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° E, so on standard time they run about 18 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).