Current local time in Sumqayt, Azerbaijan
The live clock above shows the time in Sumqayt. Sumqayt is in the Asia/Baku time zone, UTC+4 right now.
| Country | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|
| Region | Sumqayit |
| Population | about 272,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.58° N, 49.63° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Baku |
| Abbreviation | UTC+4 |
| UTC offset | UTC+4 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Sumqayt 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 | 6:45 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:10 AM | 8:15 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| September equinox | 6:28 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 8:01 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Sumqayt at about 12:50 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 41 minutes ahead of the sun, because Sumqayt sits at 49.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° E.
Sumqayt time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Sumqayt |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sumqayt |
|---|---|---|
| Baku | 28 km (18 mi) | same time |
| Ganca | 277 km (172 mi) | same time |
| Ardabil, Iran | 283 km (176 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Makhachkala, Russia | 320 km (199 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Rasht, Iran | 365 km (227 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Mangyshlak, Kazakhstan | 368 km (228 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Tabriz, Iran | 399 km (248 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Rustavi, Georgia | 399 km (248 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Azerbaijan
Questions people ask
What time zone is Sumqayt in?
Sumqayt is in the Asia/Baku time zone, UTC+4, all year.
Does Sumqayt have daylight saving time?
Sumqayt doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+4 all year.
Why isn't noon in Sumqayt when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Sumqayt's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° E, so on standard time they run about 41 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).