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Arabian Standard Time (AST) · UTC+3 · Capital: Doha
About Qatar
Qatar is an independent emirate in the Middle East, encompassing the Qatar peninsula on the Eastern coast of Saudi Arabia. Its capital is Doha. Qatar is perhaps most well known around the world for its massive oil reserves and its affluent citizens, who enjoy one of the highest GDPs on the planet. Interestingly, the population is far from homogenous: according to a study in 1983, only 20% of the population was of Qatari origins. The rest were of Saudi, Pakistani and Iranian descent.
Although it is not a place of exceptional natural beauty, its beautifully sloped —and seemingly endless— sand dunes, offer exciting off-road opportunities for racing enthusiasts. Also, since Qatar is surrounded by sea, many are drawn to the rich variety of waterspouts that are being offered to tourists. However touristic it may appear, Qatar may not be the friendliest of places for western women, who may be harassed on the street, or LGBT visitors, as homosexuality in Qatar is illegal.
The currency of the country is the Qatari riyal.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Qatar in?
Qatar uses Arabian Standard Time (AST), which is UTC+3 at the moment.
How many time zones does Qatar have?
Qatar has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+3 right now.
Does Qatar observe daylight saving time?
No. Qatar does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+3 all year round.
What time is it in Doha right now?
Doha, the capital of Qatar, is on Arabian Standard Time (AST), UTC+3. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Qatar and London?
Qatar is currently 2 hours ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Qatar and New York?
Qatar is currently 7 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Qatar?
Office hours in Qatar (9:00–17:00 local time) are 07:00–15:00 in London and 02:00–10:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Asia are on the same time as Qatar?
Right now these countries in Asia share UTC+3: Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia….
What is the dialling code for Qatar?
The international dialling code for Qatar is +974.