Current time in Doha, Qatar

Doha follows Arabia Standard Time (AST) and remains on the same time throughout the year.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: AST (UTC +3:00)
• Daylight Saving: Not observed
• UTC offset: +3 hours
• IANA zone: Asia/Qatar

Time difference from Doha:

• Doha ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 7–8 hours ahead (depending on Australian DST)
• Doha ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 9–10 hours ahead
• Doha ↔ Dubai: Dubai is 1 hour ahead
• Doha ↔ London: London is usually 3 hours behind (sometimes 2 during UK DST)
• Doha ↔ New York: NY is usually 7–8 hours behind (depending on US DST)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Doha use Daylight Saving Time?
No. Qatar stays on UTC +3 all year.

What time zone is Doha in?
Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC +3:00.

Is Doha the same time as Riyadh?
Yes. Riyadh and Doha both follow Arabia Standard Time (UTC +3).