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Maldives Time (MVT) · UTC+5 · Capital: Malé
About Maldives
The Maldives are a group of 1,200 islands located in the Indian Ocean. Only 200 of the islands are inhabited by people. The Maldives has more than 1120 coral reefs and is the world’s flattest country. The capital of the Maldives is Malé, the official language is Dhivehi the country’s population is 81,000 and the currency used is the Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR).
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is the Maldives in?
The Maldives uses Maldives Time (MVT), which is UTC+5 at the moment.
How many time zones does the Maldives have?
The Maldives has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+5 right now.
Does the Maldives observe daylight saving time?
No. The Maldives does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+5 all year round.
What time is it in Malé right now?
Malé, the capital of the Maldives, is on Maldives Time (MVT), UTC+5. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between the Maldives and London?
The Maldives is currently 4 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 the Maldives and New York?
The Maldives is currently 9 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 the Maldives?
Office hours in the Maldives (9:00–17:00 local time) are 05:00–13:00 in London and 00:00–08:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Asia are on the same time as the Maldives?
Right now these countries in Asia share UTC+5: Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.
What is the dialling code for the Maldives?
The international dialling code for the Maldives is +960.