Time in Armenia Now

The current time in Armenia follows
Armenia Standard Time (AMT, UTC+4) all year round.
Armenia maintains a single nationwide time zone, ensuring consistency across the country —
from Yerevan in the west to Gyumri, Vanadzor, and Kapan in the south.

Unlike many European countries, Armenia does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Clocks remain fixed at UTC+4 throughout the year.
This stable schedule simplifies business operations, travel, and communication with neighboring countries such as
Georgia and Azerbaijan.

To compare time zones or check real-time conversions, visit the
current time page or use the
time converter.

Standard settings for this page

• IANA Time Zone: Asia/Yerevan
• UTC Offset: UTC +4 (Standard Time)
• Time Format: 24-hour clock
• DST Observed: No (abolished in 2012)
• Time Zone Abbreviation: AMT (Armenia Time)

Armenia’s timekeeping policy is straightforward — the country maintains fixed UTC+4 year-round without seasonal changes.

Armenia time zone(s)

Armenia uses a single national time zone for the entire country.
This consistency allows residents and businesses to follow the same schedule from border to border.

The official IANA identifier for Armenia is Asia/Yerevan. Armenia’s time zone is 4 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+4), meaning when it’s 12:00 noon UTC, it’s 4:00 PM in Armenia.

Daylight Saving Time in Armenia

Armenia does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST).
The government discontinued DST in March 2012, adopting a permanent standard time.
Since then, the entire country has remained on Armenia Standard Time (AMT, UTC+4) throughout the year.

This policy ensures stable timekeeping, reduces confusion, and aligns closely with neighboring regions
that also do not change clocks seasonally.

Major cities in Armenia & their time

All Armenian cities follow the same official time zone, with no local variations.

This unified system helps travelers and businesses maintain a single time standard across Armenia.

Quick facts — Armenia time

• Number of time zones: 1 (nationwide)
• Capital city: Yerevan
• Default zone: Armenia Standard Time (AMT)
• Daylight Saving Time: No (discontinued in 2012)
• IANA Time Zone ID: Asia/Yerevan
• Standard UTC offset: +4 hours
• DST UTC offset: Not applicable
• Time format: 24-hour system
• Neighboring countries: Georgia (UTC+4), Azerbaijan (UTC+4), Iran (UTC+3:30), Turkey (UTC+3)
• Regional differences: None — one zone across the country

Armenia’s fixed time system makes scheduling reliable and predictable for both residents and international partners.

For verified background, see
Time in Armenia — Wikipedia.

Pros and Cons

Pros 👍

1. Single national time zone – one unified schedule across the country.

2. No Daylight Saving Time – clocks stay the same year-round.

3. Stable UTC+4 alignment – predictable for business and travel.

4. 24-hour time format – easy for scheduling and digital use.

5. Globally recognized IANA zone (Asia/Yerevan) – ensures accuracy in all systems.

Cons 👎

1. No DST adjustment – shorter daylight in summer evenings.

2. Slight offset – different from European working hours.