Time in Maldives Now

Maldives follows Maldives Standard Time (MST, UTC +5) all year round.
The island nation, located in the Indian Ocean region of South Asia, does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST) and uses a single official time zone throughout the country.

As a result, major islands and cities such as Malé, Addu City, Fuvahmulah, and Kulhudhuffushi remain on the same time year-round, simplifying communication and tourism scheduling.

Current time zone info for Maldives

• IANA Time Zone: Indian/Maldives

• UTC Offset: UTC +5 hours

• Time Format: 24-hour clock

• DST Observed: No

• Time Zone Abbreviation: MST (Maldives Standard Time)

Maldives’ time zone aligns with several neighboring regions across the Indian Ocean but remains unique for its permanent offset and non-use of daylight saving.

Maldives time zone(s)

Maldives uses a single national time zone across the country.

The official IANA identifier for Maldives is Indian/Maldives.

Daylight Saving Time in Maldives

Maldives does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). The time remains fixed at UTC +5 all year. This provides a stable and predictable time standard for international travelers, airlines, and tourism operators.

With no DST changes, there is no confusion during seasonal shifts, ensuring consistent scheduling throughout the year.

Major cities in Maldives & their time

All islands and atolls in the Maldives follow the same national time.

Brief info for Maldives time

• Number of time zones: 1 (nationwide)

• Capital city: Malé

• Default time zone: Maldives Standard Time (MST)

• Daylight Saving Time: Not observed

• IANA Time Zone ID: Indian/Maldives

• Standard UTC offset: +5 hours

• DST UTC offset: Not applicable

• Time format: 24-hour system

• Neighbouring countries with same time: Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and parts of Kazakhstan

• Regional differences: None — uniform time nationwide

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

Pros and Cons

Pros

1. Single time zone — simplifies travel and business operations.

2. No DST changes — predictable and consistent year-round schedule.

3. Whole-hour offset — easy for global time coordination.

4. 24-hour format — used officially in tourism and aviation.

5. Stable UTC +5 offset — matches key regional partners.

Cons

1. No daylight adjustment — shorter evenings during some months.

2. Limited flexibility for international time alignment.