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Current time in Maldives
A single time zone at UTC+05:00.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
About Maldives's time
A single time zone.
The Maldives uses a single time zone, UTC+05:00, known locally as Maldives Time. Located just south of the equator in the Indian Ocean, the entire archipelago shares one consistent time zone with no daylight saving time adjustments.
Major cities
Cities of Maldives.
History
How Maldives keeps time.
The Maldives adopted Maldives Time (UTC+05:00) to align with its geographic position and regional trading partners. This offset corresponds closely to its solar time, given the country's location near the equator. There have been no major changes to its timezone since standardization, with the Maldives maintaining a consistent UTC+05:00 offset throughout modern history.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maldives's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What time zone is the Maldives in?
- The Maldives is in the UTC+5:00 time zone, called Maldives Time.
- Does the Maldives observe daylight saving time?
- No, the Maldives does not observe daylight saving time. It maintains UTC+5:00 year-round.
- What is the time difference between the Maldives and India?
- The Maldives is 0.5 hours behind India. When it is 12:00 PM in the Maldives, it is 12:30 PM in India.
- Can I use Indian Standard Time in the Maldives?
- No, Indian Standard Time is UTC+5:30, while Maldives Time is UTC+5:00. You need to subtract 30 minutes when converting from IST to Maldives Time.
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