Time in Bahrain Now

The current time in Bahrain follows Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) all year.
Bahrain uses a single nationwide time zone, ensuring consistent time across Manama, Muharraq, and all major cities.

The country does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST), meaning clocks remain fixed at UTC+3 throughout the year.
This stability makes scheduling easier for residents, businesses, and travelers across the Gulf region.

For live comparisons and conversions, visit the current time page or use the time converter.

Standard settings for this page

• IANA Time Zone: Asia/Bahrain

• UTC Offset: UTC +3

• Time Format: 24-hour clock

• DST Observed: No (fixed year-round)

• Time Zone Abbreviation: AST (Arabia Standard Time)

Bahrain’s time zone is synchronized with other GCC countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar.

Bahrain time zone(s)

Bahrain operates within one official time zone across the entire nation.
This uniformity simplifies scheduling, transport, and regional business operations.

The official IANA identifier for Bahrain is Asia/Bahrain.

Daylight Saving Time in Bahrain

Bahrain does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Clocks stay fixed at UTC+3 throughout the year.
This approach ensures consistent timekeeping across all seasons and reduces confusion for international scheduling.

Major cities in Bahrain & their time

All major cities in Bahrain share the same time zone and offset (UTC+3).

There are no regional time variations within Bahrain.

Quick facts — Bahrain time

• Number of time zones: 1 (nationwide)

• Capital city: Manama

• Default zone: Arabia Standard Time (AST)

• Daylight Saving Time: No

• IANA Time Zone ID: Asia/Bahrain

• Standard UTC offset: +3 hours

• DST UTC offset: Not applicable

• Time format: 24-hour system

• Neighboring countries with same time: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar

• Regional differences: None — single national time zone

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

Pros and Cons of Bahrain’s Time System

Pros

1. Single national time zone — easy to coordinate nationwide.

2. No DST — clocks remain constant all year.

3. Same as GCC countries — smooth for trade and travel.

4. Stable UTC+3 offset — predictable for businesses and aviation.

5. Simple 24-hour format — clear for residents and visitors.

Cons

1. No DST adjustment — shorter daylight during summer evenings.

2. Limited overlap — differs from European working hours.