Current time in Bahrain
Arabian Standard Time (AST) · UTC+3 · Capital: Manama
About Bahrain
Bahrain, also known as the Kingdom of Bahrain is an island nation which is located in the Persian Gulf. Bahrain is connected to Saudi Arabia by the King Fahd Causeway which is located to the west. Currently under construction is the Qatar-Bahrain Friendship Bridge that will link the two countries. The capital of Bahrain is Manama, its official language is Arabic, the country’s official religion is Islam (Mostly Shi’a and Sunni Muslims) and Bahrain has a population of just over 1.2 million. In Bahrain the currency used is the Bahraini dinar (BHD).
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bahrain in?
Bahrain uses Arabian Standard Time (AST), which is UTC+3 at the moment.
How many time zones does Bahrain have?
Bahrain has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+3 right now.
Does Bahrain observe daylight saving time?
No. Bahrain does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+3 all year round.
What time is it in Manama right now?
Manama, the capital of Bahrain, 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 Bahrain and London?
Bahrain 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 Bahrain and New York?
Bahrain 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 Bahrain?
Office hours in Bahrain (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 Bahrain?
Right now these countries in Asia share UTC+3: Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia….
What is the dialling code for Bahrain?
The international dialling code for Bahrain is +973.