Time now in Maldives

UTC+05:00 • Indian/Maldives (+05)

Your device clock is 346ms ahead of the detected local time (Indian/Maldives, UTC+05:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

22:20:35
Saturday, August 1, 2026, week 31

Time in Maldives now

Maldives has one official time zone: +05 (UTC+05:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Maldives is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Maldives?

Official time in Maldives is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Maldives

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Indian/Maldives UTC+05:00 Male, Kaafu, Fuvahmulah, Gnaviyani, Hithadhoo, Addu

List of time zones used in Maldives (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Indian/Maldives UTC+05:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Maldives

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Maldives depends on the region.

  • Male, Kaafu: 9 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Maldives use daylight saving time?

No. Maldives does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Maldives?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+5:00 and UTC+5:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Maldives have?
Maldives has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Maldives use daylight saving time?
No. Maldives does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Maldives time

To convert Maldives time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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