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Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Gulf Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Muscat
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+4
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Oman
- Region
- Muscat
- Population
- 797,000
- Coordinates
- 23.58° N, 58.41° E
- Elevation
- 14 m
Muscat is the capital of Oman, with a population of about 797,000. It uses the Gulf Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Muscat).
Muscat does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+4 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 Dubai, Baku, Abu Dhabi, Yerevan, Tbilisi, Port Louis.
Because Muscat lies at 23.58° N, 58.41° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 13 h 35 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 10 h 41 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:55 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September equinox | 5:54 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| December solstice | 6:43 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 41 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Muscat in?
Muscat is in the Gulf Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Muscat. The UTC offset is UTC+4.
Does Muscat have daylight saving time?
No. Muscat stays on UTC+4 all year.
What is the time difference between Muscat and New York?
In January New York is 9 hours behind Muscat, and in July it is 8 hours behind Muscat, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Muscat and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 12 hours behind Muscat, and in July it is 11 hours behind Muscat, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Muscat?
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 5:20 AM and sets at about 6:55 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:43 AM and sets at about 5:24 PM (local time).