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Current local time in Kuwait City, Kuwait

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UTC+03:00 · UTC+03:00 · Arabian Standard Time

About Kuwait City

Kuwait City, Al Asimah, Kuwait uses the Arabian Standard Time time zone (Asia/Kuwait), currently UTC+03:00. It is the capital of Kuwait. Population: about 60,064.

Country:Kuwait
State / region:Al Asimah
Coordinates:29°22′N / 47°59′E
Population:60,064
Currency:Kuwaiti dinar (KWD)
Languages:Arabic
Country calling code:+965

Time zone in Kuwait City

IANA time zone:Asia/Kuwait
Time zone name:Arabian Standard Time (UTC+03:00)
Current UTC offset:UTC+03:00
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

Kuwait City does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in Kuwait City today

Sunrise:05:53
Sunset:17:12
Solar noon:11:32
Day length:11h 18m
Civil twilight:05:29 – 17:36

Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+03:00) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from Kuwait City

  • London+2 hKuwait City is 2 hours ahead of London
  • New York+7 hKuwait City is 7 hours ahead of New York
  • Abuja+2 hKuwait City is 2 hours ahead of Abuja

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Frequently asked questions about Kuwait City time

What time zone is Kuwait City in?
Kuwait City uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kuwait (Arabian Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Kuwait City observe daylight saving time?
Kuwait City does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kuwait City and London?
Right now Kuwait City is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Kuwait City and New York?
Right now Kuwait City is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.