Time now in Qatar

Time in Qatar now

Qatar has one official time zone: AST (UTC+03:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

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

What is the time zone in Qatar?

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

Main time zones in Qatar

List of time zones used in Qatar (IANA zones)

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Qatar

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

• Doha: 7 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Qatar use daylight saving time?

No. Qatar does not currently use daylight saving time.

Daylight saving was used in the past; the last switch back to standard time was on 1972-05-31.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Qatar?

The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+3:00 and UTC+3:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.

How many time zones does Qatar have?

Qatar has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.

Does Qatar use daylight saving time?

No. Qatar does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

• Time in Doha
• Time in Ar Rayyān, Al Rayyan
• Time in Umm Şalāl Muḩammad, Umm Salal
• Time in Al Wakrah
• Time in Al Khawr, Al Khor
• Time in Ash Shīḩānīyah, Al-Shahaniya

How to convert Qatar time

To convert Qatar 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.