PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Kuwait City
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Arabian Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Kuwait
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Kuwait
- Region
- Al Asimah
- Population
- 60,064
- Coordinates
- 29.37° N, 47.97° E
- Elevation
- 11 m
Kuwait City is the capital of Kuwait, with a population of about 60,064. It uses the Arabian Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Kuwait).
Kuwait City does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+3 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Istanbul, Moscow, Baghdad, Dar es Salaam, St Petersburg, Jeddah.
Because Kuwait City lies at 29.37° N, 47.97° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 02 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 10 h 16 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:52 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:50 PM | 14 h 02 min |
| September equinox | 5:36 AM | 5:45 PM | 12 h 09 min |
| December solstice | 6:38 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 16 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kuwait City in?
Kuwait City is in the Arabian Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Kuwait. The UTC offset is UTC+3.
Does Kuwait City have daylight saving time?
No. Kuwait City stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Kuwait City and New York?
In January New York is 8 hours behind Kuwait City, and in July it is 7 hours behind Kuwait City, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Kuwait City and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Kuwait City, and in July it is 10 hours behind Kuwait City, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kuwait City?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 4:49 AM and sets at about 6:50 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:38 AM and sets at about 4:53 PM (local time).