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Current Time in Doha, Qatar

Q: What timezone is Doha in?

Doha is in the AST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Qatar. The UTC offset is +3:00 (year-round).

Q: What is the UTC offset for Doha?

Doha's UTC offset is UTC+3:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Doha in?

Doha is located in Middle East. It is the 2.4 million population city in Qatar.

Qatar · AST · UTC+3:00

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Asia/Qatar

Doha Timezone Details

Timezone	AST
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC+3:00
Daylight Saving Time	No (not observed)
IANA Timezone ID	Asia/Qatar
Country	Qatar
Population	2.4 million

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📅 Public Holidays in Qatar (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Qatar. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Feb 18

Eid al-Fitr (est.)

Apr 29

Eid al-Adha (est.)

Dec 18

Qatar National Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Doha

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About Doha Time Zone (AST)

Doha, the capital of Qatar, uses Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) year-round without Daylight Saving Time. Qatar does not observe DST, maintaining a consistent UTC+3 offset throughout the year.

Key fact: Doha is 3 hours ahead of UTC and 1 hour ahead of Riyadh's local practices.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Doha with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Doha Time

What time is it in Doha right now? +

The current time in Doha, Qatar is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Doha is in the AST timezone (UTC+3:00).

What timezone is Doha in? +

Doha is in the AST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Qatar. The UTC offset is +3:00 (year-round).

Does Doha observe Daylight Saving Time? +

No, Doha does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+3:00 throughout the entire year.

What is the UTC offset for Doha? +

Doha's UTC offset is UTC+3:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Doha and London? +

Doha (AST) is UTC+3:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Doha is 3 hours ahead of UTC and 1 hour ahead of Riyadh's local practices.

How do I convert Doha time to UTC? +

To convert Doha time to UTC, subtract UTC+3:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Doha and the UTC offset is UTC+3:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Doha in? +

Doha is located in Middle East. It is the 2.4 million population city in Qatar.

What is the IANA timezone name for Doha? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Doha is Asia/Qatar. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Doha today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Doha are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Doha's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Doha? +

Sunset times in Doha are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Doha? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Hamad International (DOH) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Doha to London, Doha to New York, Doha to Dubai, Doha to Tokyo.