Asia · Oman
Current time in Muscat
Gulf Standard Time.
+04 · UTC+04:00IANA: Asia/Muscat23.62° N · 58.58° E
Current time☀ Daylight
07:26:45
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Sunrise
05:18
Solar noon
12:03
Sunset
18:47
Daylight saving
Not observed
This zone has no seasonal clock change.
About Muscat time
Muscat keeps one clock.
In Muscat, 'business tends to wrap up before midday prayers, so teams should schedule calls around 9–11 AM or after 1:30 PM—late risers may find afternoon meetings flow more smoothly.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Muscat's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What time zone is Muscat in?
- Muscat follows Asia/Muscat (UTC+04) year-round, with no daylight changes, making it easy for global teams to plan.
- Does Muscat observe daylight saving time?
- No, Muscat does not observe daylight saving time—its offset stays fixed at UTC+04 all year.
- How many hours ahead is Muscat of UTC?
- Muscat is always exactly four hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
- Is it business hours overlap possible between Muscat and New York?
- Limited overlap exists: Muscat’s 9 AM–12 PM aligns with New York’s 1–4 AM—early risers in New York can connect before their day begins.
- What’s a key tip for scheduling with Muscat?
- Schedule priority calls before noon local time to catch both teams during standard working hours.
- Are there seasonal clock changes in Muscat?
- No, there are no seasonal clock changes—Muscat’s time stays steady throughout the year.
- Any unique facts about Muscat’s time zone?
- Muscat’s time zone is shared with other Gulf countries like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, simplifying regional coordination.
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{
"data": [
{
"iana": "Europe/Paris",
"display_name": "Paris",
"current": {
"utc_offset": "+02:00",
"abbreviation": "CEST",
"is_dst": true
}
}
]
}