Time in Azerbaijan Now

The current time in Azerbaijan follows Azerbaijan Standard Time (AZT, UTC+4) throughout the year.
Azerbaijan maintains a single nationwide time zone, ensuring unified time from Baku on the Caspian coast to Ganja and Nakhchivan in the west.

Since 2016, Azerbaijan no longer observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), keeping clocks fixed year-round. This provides consistency for both domestic scheduling and international coordination.

For precise comparisons or conversions, check the current time page or use the time converter.

Standard settings for this page

• IANA Time Zone: Asia/Baku
• UTC Offset: UTC +4 (Standard Time)
• Time Format: 24-hour clock
• DST Observed: No (discontinued in 2016)
• Time Zone Abbreviation: AZT (Azerbaijan Time)

Azerbaijan’s time system is straightforward — fixed UTC+4 all year, without seasonal clock adjustments.

Azerbaijan time zone(s)

Azerbaijan operates under one national time zone.
This single time zone applies across all regions and simplifies travel, broadcasting, and business operations nationwide.

Azerbaijan’s time zone is 4 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+4). When it’s 12:00 noon UTC, it’s 4:00 PM in Baku. The official IANA identifier is Asia/Baku.

Daylight Saving Time in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
The government officially abolished DST in March 2016, adopting Azerbaijan Standard Time (AZT, UTC+4) as the permanent local time.

This decision ensures stable timekeeping, reduces confusion, and aligns Azerbaijan’s schedule with neighboring regions that also operate without seasonal changes, such as Armenia and Georgia.

Major cities in Azerbaijan & their time

All Azerbaijani cities share the same national time zone.

This uniform system supports consistent coordination across all regions and major industries.

Quick facts — Azerbaijan time

• Number of time zones: 1 (nationwide)
• Capital city: Baku
• Default zone: Azerbaijan Standard Time (AZT)
• Daylight Saving Time: No (discontinued in 2016)
• IANA Time Zone ID: Asia/Baku
• Standard UTC offset: +4 hours
• DST UTC offset: Not applicable
• Time format: 24-hour clock system
• Neighboring countries: Armenia (UTC+4), Georgia (UTC+4), Iran (UTC+3:30), Russia (UTC+3/+4)
• Regional differences: None — single time zone nationwide

Azerbaijan’s timekeeping is stable, modern, and easy to synchronize with other countries in the region.

For verified background, see 👉 Time in Azerbaijan — Wikipedia.

Pros and Cons

Pros

1. Single time zone – one standard time across the entire country.
2. No Daylight Saving Time – clocks stay consistent all year.
3. Fixed UTC+4 – reliable for businesses and travelers.
4. Regionally aligned – same time as Georgia and Armenia.
5. 24-hour format – simple and clear for scheduling.

Cons

1. No DST adjustment – shorter daylight during summer evenings.
2. Slight difference from European work hours may require coordination for global meetings.