Current local time in Sittwe, Myanmar
The live clock above shows the time in Sittwe. Sittwe is in the Asia/Yangon time zone, UTC+6:30 right now.
| Country | Myanmar |
|---|---|
| Region | Rakhine |
| Population | about 178,000 |
| Coordinates | 20.14° N, 92.88° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Yangon |
| Abbreviation | UTC+6:30 |
| UTC offset | UTC+6:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Sittwe doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+6:30 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:23 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:39 AM | 7:00 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September equinox | 6:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:48 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 54 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Sittwe at about 12:27 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 18 minutes ahead of the sun, because Sittwe sits at 92.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 97.5° E.
Sittwe time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Sittwe |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11.5 hours behind in Jan, 10.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 14.5 hours behind in Jan, 13.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 6.5 hours behind in Jan, 5.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 5.5 hours behind in Jan, 4.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 2.5 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 1 hour behind | |
| Shanghai | 1.5 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 2.5 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 4.5 hours ahead in Jan, 3.5 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Sittwe |
|---|---|---|
| Yaynangyoung | 212 km (132 mi) | same time |
| Magway | 213 km (132 mi) | same time |
| Pakokku | 265 km (165 mi) | same time |
| Chittagong, Bangladesh | 268 km (167 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Pyay | 285 km (177 mi) | same time |
| Myingyan | 300 km (186 mi) | same time |
| Monywa | 321 km (200 mi) | same time |
| Naypyidaw | 341 km (212 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Myanmar
- Yangon
- Mandalay
- Naypyidaw
- Mawlamyine
- Bago
- Myeik
- Pathein
- Monywa
- Taunggyi
- Hinthada
- Myingyan
- Dawei
- Pakokku
- Pyay
- Mudon
- Myitkyina
- Magway
- Letpadan
Questions people ask
What time zone is Sittwe in?
Sittwe is in the Asia/Yangon time zone, UTC+6:30, all year.
Does Sittwe have daylight saving time?
Sittwe doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+6:30 all year.
Why isn't noon in Sittwe when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Sittwe's clocks follow a zone centred on 97.5° 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).