Current local time in Yangon, Myanmar
The live clock above shows the time in Yangon. Yangon is in the Asia/Yangon time zone, UTC+6:30 right now.
| Country | Myanmar |
|---|---|
| Region | Yangon |
| Population | about 3.7 million |
| Coordinates | 16.78° N, 96.17° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Yangon |
| Abbreviation | UTC+6:30 |
| UTC offset | UTC+6:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Yangon 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 | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:33 AM | 6:40 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| September equinox | 5:54 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:29 AM | 5:36 PM | 11 h 7 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Yangon at about 12:14 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 5 minutes ahead of the sun, because Yangon sits at 96.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 97.5° E.
Yangon time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Yangon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Yangon |
|---|---|---|
| Bago | 70 km (44 mi) | same time |
| Letpadan | 120 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Hinthada | 121 km (75 mi) | same time |
| Pathein | 151 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Mawlamyine | 163 km (101 mi) | same time |
| Mudon | 176 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Taungoo | 242 km (150 mi) | same time |
| Pyay | 248 km (154 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Myanmar
- Mandalay
- Naypyidaw
- Mawlamyine
- Bago
- Myeik
- Pathein
- Monywa
- Sittwe
- Taunggyi
- Hinthada
- Myingyan
- Dawei
- Pakokku
- Pyay
- Mudon
- Myitkyina
- Magway
- Letpadan
Questions people ask
What time zone is Yangon in?
Yangon is in the Asia/Yangon time zone, UTC+6:30, all year.
Does Yangon have daylight saving time?
Yangon doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+6:30 all year.
Why isn't noon in Yangon when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Yangon's clocks follow a zone centred on 97.5° E, so on standard time they run about 5 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).