Current Time in Doha, Qatar 🇶🇦
The current local time in Doha, Qatar is 22:39:46 (+03) on Monday, 20 July 2026. Doha is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 2,380,000. The sun rises at about 04:55 and sets at 18:25 today (13h 30m of daylight).
- Sunrise 04:55
- Sunset 18:25
- 13h 30m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Doha
Doha, Qatar keeps +03 (UTC+03:00). Doha does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 04:55 and sets at about 18:25 local time, giving Doha 13h 30m of daylight.
Right now it is 22:39 on Monday in Doha (UTC+03:00). When it is 22:39 here, it is 15:39 in New York (7h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Doha
- Use the Asia/Qatar IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Doha to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:39 Mon | 7h behind |
| Los Angeles | 12:39 Mon | 10h behind |
| London | 20:39 Mon | 2h behind |
| Paris | 21:39 Mon | 1h behind |
| Dubai | 23:39 Mon | 1h ahead |
| Mumbai | 01:09 Tue | 2.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 03:39 Tue | 5h ahead |
| Tokyo | 04:39 Tue | 6h ahead |
| Sydney | 05:39 Tue | 7h ahead |
Best next checks from Doha
Compare Doha with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Qatar.
Business-hours overlap from Doha
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Doha overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Doha time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 11:00-17:00 | 09:00-15:00 | 6 hours |
| Paris | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-16:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 7 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-14:30 | 11:30-17:00 | 5.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Doha time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Doha in?
Doha uses +03 (UTC+03:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Doha observe daylight saving time?
No - Doha keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Doha today?
Today the sun rises around 04:55 and sets around 18:25 in Doha, about 13h 30m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Doha and other cities?
When it is 22:39 in Doha, it is 15:39 in New York (7h behind). See the table above for Doha's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Doha
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Qatar IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Qatar time page.
Local entity signals for Doha
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Doha.
| Country | Qatar |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Qatar (UTC+03:00) |
| Coordinates | 25.29, 51.53 |
| Population signal | About 2,380,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 04:55, sunset 18:25, 13h 30m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Qatar time-zone page for rules, the Qatar country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 25.29° N, 51.53° E
Population: 2,380,000
Country: 🇶🇦 Qatar
Timezone: GMT+3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌