Time in Doha, Qatar now
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AST
Arabian Standard Time
UTC+3
No DST
Doha
Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar
29 Jul 2026
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Qatar: common questions
What is the current time in Doha, Qatar?
Doha operates on Arabian Standard Time (AST), which is UTC+3. To find the current time in Doha, add 3 hours to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Qatar does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time remains consistent throughout the year.
Does Doha, Qatar observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Doha and the rest of Qatar do not observe Daylight Saving Time. The country stays on Arabian Standard Time (AST), which is UTC+3, throughout the year.
What is the time difference between Doha and major world cities?
London (GMT/BST): Doha is 3 hours ahead of London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and 2 hours ahead when the UK is on BST (summer).
New York (EST/EDT): Doha is 8 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 7 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Doha is 6 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
New York (EST/EDT): Doha is 8 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 7 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Doha is 6 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
What are other major cities in Qatar?
Qatar's major cities include Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Al Khor, and Dukhan. Doha is the capital and largest city, home to most of the country's population.
What is Doha, Qatar known for?
Doha is Qatar's capital and known for the Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif, the Pearl-Qatar, Aspire Zone, and as the host city of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The city is a major financial hub, home to Al Jazeera Media Network, and features modern architecture alongside traditional Qatari culture.