The Qatar time difference is +3 hours from London and +8 hours from New York in winter, and +2 hours and +7 hours in summer (UK and US daylight saving seasons; Qatar does not change its clocks).
In practice, when it is noon in London it is 15:00 in Doha during UK winter time (GMT) and 14:00 during British Summer Time. When it is noon in New York, it is 20:00 in Doha during Eastern Standard Time and 19:00 during Eastern Daylight Time.
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Time in Qatar: key facts
- Time zone: UTC+3, IANA identifier
Asia/Qatar - Difference with London: +3 h in UK winter (GMT), +2 h during British Summer Time
- Difference with New York: +8 h during Eastern Standard Time, +7 h during Eastern Daylight Time
- Daylight saving in Qatar: no, local time stays the same all year
- Next clock changes: UK on Sunday 25 October 2026 (BST to GMT) and Sunday 28 March 2027; US on Sunday 1 November 2026 (EDT to EST) and Sunday 14 March 2027
Time difference between London, New York and Qatar
| Time in London | In Doha (UK winter, GMT) | In Doha (UK summer, BST) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 11:00 | 10:00 |
| 12:00 | 15:00 | 14:00 |
| 18:00 | 21:00 | 20:00 |
| 22:00 | 01:00 (next day) | 00:00 (next day) |
| Time in New York | In Doha (US winter, EST) | In Doha (US summer, EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 (8 am) | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 12:00 (noon) | 20:00 | 19:00 |
| 18:00 (6 pm) | 02:00 (next day) | 01:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 (10 pm) | 06:00 (next day) | 05:00 (next day) |
| Period | Doha vs London | Doha vs New York |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October – 31 October 2026 | +3 h | +7 h |
| 1 November 2026 – 13 March 2027 | +3 h | +8 h |
| 14 March – 27 March 2027 | +3 h | +7 h |
| 28 March – 30 October 2027 | +2 h | +7 h |
| 31 October – 6 November 2027 | +3 h | +7 h |
| 7 November – 31 December 2027 | +3 h | +8 h |
The one-hour difference between winter and summer comes from daylight saving time in the UK and the US; local time in Qatar does not change.
Clock changes 2026–2027
Qatar does not observe daylight saving time: local time stays at UTC+3 all year round. Only clock changes in your home country alter the gap.
Clocks change on the following dates (local time):
- UK, Sunday 25 October 2026: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 1 November 2026: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5) in New York
- US, Sunday 14 March 2027: EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4)
- UK, Sunday 28 March 2027: GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1)
- UK, Sunday 31 October 2027: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 7 November 2027: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5)
When to call Qatar from the UK or the US
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 Doha time, call between 06:00 and 17:00 London time in UK winter, and between 07:00 and 18:00 during British Summer Time. From New York, call between 01:00 and 12:00 during EST, and between 02:00 and 13:00 during EDT.
Always state the time zone in your meeting invitations, and check the times above again around the clock-change dates in the UK and the US.
Time difference and jet lag: practical tips
In clock terms, going from the UK or the US East Coast to Qatar means travelling east: your day is shortened and you will need to go to bed earlier than usual. A few simple rules help you adjust to local time:
- Set your watch and phone to local time as soon as you board.
- Align meals and bedtime with local time from the first day.
- Plan a light first day, with no important meetings or long drives.
- Get out in daylight when you arrive and avoid long naps.
- If you take medication at fixed times, ask your doctor how to adapt the schedule to the time difference.
Qatar time zone: IANA identifier and history
| Zone | IANA identifier | Standard time on 15 January 2027 | On 15 July 2027 | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doha | Asia/Qatar | UTC+3 | UTC+3 | — |
- Doha (
Asia/Qatar): last clock change recorded on Wednesday 31 May 1972, from UTC+4 to UTC+3. No daylight saving time since 1970.
No daylight saving time in Qatar in 2027
The tz database lists no clock change in 2027 for Asia/Qatar: standard time remains UTC+3 all year. Only the UK clock changes (Sunday 28 March and Sunday 31 October 2027) and the US clock changes (Sunday 14 March and Sunday 7 November 2027) alter the gap.
| 2027 period | Doha vs London | Doha vs New York |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January – 13 March | +3 h | +8 h |
| 14 March – 27 March | +3 h | +7 h |
| 28 March – 30 October | +2 h | +7 h |
| 31 October – 6 November | +3 h | +7 h |
| 7 November – 31 December | +3 h | +8 h |
Sunrise and sunset in Doha in 2027
Local sunrise and sunset times on the 15th of each month in Doha (25.29° N, 51.53° E); the last column converts them to London time, UK clock changes included. They help you time your exposure to daylight, the main lever for resetting your body clock on arrival.
| 15th of the month | Sunrise | Solar noon | Sunset | Day length | Sunrise / sunset in London time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:21 | 11:43 | 17:05 | 10 h 44 | 03:21 / 14:05 |
| February | 06:09 | 11:48 | 17:27 | 11 h 19 | 03:09 / 14:27 |
| March | 05:43 | 11:43 | 17:42 | 11 h 59 | 02:43 / 14:42 |
| April | 05:12 | 11:34 | 17:56 | 12 h 45 | 03:12 / 15:56 |
| May | 04:49 | 11:30 | 18:11 | 13 h 22 | 02:49 / 16:11 |
| June | 04:43 | 11:34 | 18:25 | 13 h 42 | 02:43 / 16:25 |
| July | 04:53 | 11:40 | 18:27 | 13 h 34 | 02:53 / 16:27 |
| August | 05:07 | 11:38 | 18:09 | 13 h 02 | 03:07 / 16:09 |
| September | 05:20 | 11:29 | 17:39 | 12 h 19 | 03:20 / 15:39 |
| October | 05:32 | 11:20 | 17:07 | 11 h 35 | 03:32 / 15:07 |
| November | 05:51 | 11:18 | 16:46 | 10 h 55 | 02:51 / 13:46 |
| December | 06:12 | 11:29 | 16:46 | 10 h 34 | 03:12 / 13:46 |
The longest day in the table is 15 June (13 h 42 between 04:43 and 18:25), the shortest 15 December (10 h 34).
Jet lag: how flight direction affects you in Qatar
- Outbound from the UK or the US (flying east): you « lose » 3 hours from London in UK winter and 2 hours in summer, and 8 hours from New York in winter and 7 hours in summer; your arrival day is shortened and you need to go to bed earlier than your body clock expects.
- Return to the UK or the US (flying west): the opposite applies. Flying west is generally considered easier to cope with: you just need to stay up a little later.
- Your usual night at home (23:00 – 07:00) corresponds to 02:00 – 10:00 in Doha from London in UK winter (01:00 – 09:00 during BST), and to 07:00 – 15:00 from New York during EST (06:00 – 14:00 during EDT): this is when your body will want to sleep for the first few days.
- Daylight on arrival: in Doha, the sun rises around 06:21 and sets around 17:05 in mid-January, and around 04:53 and 18:27 in mid-July (table above). After flying east, seek morning light and avoid it late in the day; this is the standard advice for shifting your body clock.
Plan your trip to Qatar
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Qatar and the UK or the US?
Qatar is 3 hours ahead of London in UK winter and 2 hours ahead during British Summer Time. It is 8 hours ahead of New York during Eastern Standard Time and 7 hours ahead during Eastern Daylight Time.
What time is it in Qatar when it is noon in London or New York?
Noon in London is 15:00 in Doha in UK winter and 14:00 in summer. Noon in New York is 20:00 in Doha during EST and 19:00 during EDT.
Does Qatar have daylight saving time?
No, local time stays at UTC+3 all year. Only clock changes in the UK or the US alter the gap.
When should I call Qatar from the UK or the US?
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 local time, call between 06:00 and 17:00 London time in UK winter (07:00 to 18:00 during BST), or between 01:00 and 12:00 New York time during EST (02:00 to 13:00 during EDT).
What is the IANA time zone for Qatar?
Doha: Asia/Qatar.
What time does the sun rise in Doha?
Around 06:21 on 15 January 2027 and around 04:53 on 15 July 2027 (local time); sunset around 17:05 and 18:27. Destination de Voyage calculation (NOAA algorithm).
Our sources
- Sunrise and sunset: algorithm from the NOAA Solar Calculator (Global Monitoring Laboratory), applied to the capital’s coordinates (Natural Earth, Wikidata or Wikipedia): Destination de Voyage calculation.
- IANA Time Zone Database (tz database), version 2026b, consulted on 13 October 2026: time zones, rules and clock-change dates. Future dates may be changed by local authorities.
- UK clock changes (BST from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October): GOV.UK, When do the clocks change?
- US daylight saving time (second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November): NIST, Daylight Saving Time
- Live time: calculated by your browser (Intl API), which relies on the same IANA database.
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026.
