Time in Doha Now
Arabian Standard Time (AST) · UTC+3
About Doha
Doha is the capital of Qatar, a Gulf city known for its waterfront Corniche, the Museum of Islamic Art and its role in natural gas, finance and international sport. Its airline and airport make it a major transfer hub between Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.
Qatar keeps Arabia Standard Time, UTC+3, with no daylight saving. It shares this time with Riyadh, Kuwait and Bahrain, but is one hour behind Dubai. The working week is Sunday to Thursday, with Friday and Saturday off, and Doha is three hours ahead of London in winter and two hours ahead during British Summer Time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Doha in?
Doha is in the Arabian Standard Time time zone (AST), which is UTC+3.
Does Doha observe daylight saving time?
No. Doha does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Doha and UTC?
Doha is currently UTC+3.
What is the dialling code for Doha?
The international dialling code for Doha is +974.
When is the best time to call Doha from London?
Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 09:00 to 14:00 in London, which is 12:00 to 17:00 in Doha.