Why does Yangon use a unique time offset?

Myanmar's Yangon observes UTC+6:30, offsetting it by 30 minutes from standard hourly zones. This historical time choice affects remote coordination.

Does Yangon observe Daylight Saving Time?

No, the half-hour offset (+06:30) remains constant throughout the year — no clock shifts for teams to track.

When is the workday in Yangon?

Most business aligns with sunlight, offices open from 3:00 UTC — mid-morning — to 12:30 UTC (9:00 AM to 6:30 PM local).

How do Myanmar holidays impact work?

Yangon celebrates Thingyan and nine imperial-era public holidays unique to the country, so a list helps global teams plan.

What's the weather like?

Monsoon season from roughly May through October brings heavy rains and internet outages.

Asia · Myanmar

Current time in Yangon

Myanmar Time.

+0630 · UTC+06:30IANA: Asia/Yangon16.81° N · 96.16° E

Current time☾ Night

04:55:21

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Sunrise

05:57

Solar noon

11:51

Sunset

17:45

Offset right now

UTC+06:30

Myanmar Time · +0630

Daylight saving

Not observed

This zone has no seasonal clock change.

About Yangon time

Yangon keeps one clock.

Yangon sits in Myanmar's unique UTC+6:30 offset, the half-hour ahead of Thailand and behind Bangladesh—a quirk that reminds distributed teams scheduling across Asia to double-check time conversions with this South Asian hub. Life in Yangon caters to the 18:30 UTC offset with afternoons intense under tropical sun, wrapping professional hours before dawn or dusk. Beyond the timezone trivia, working with Yangon brings insights: local culture flows around the nine imperial-era public holidays and the monsoon season affecting connectivity for remote work.

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Yangon

4:55am

Eastern Daylight Time

6:25pm

Yangon to Eastern Time10 hours 30 minutes ahead

Yangon to Pacific Time13 hours 30 minutes ahead

Yangon to London (GMT)5 hours 30 minutes ahead

Yangon

4:55am

Central European Time

12:25am

Yangon to Central Europe4 hours 30 minutes ahead

Yangon to India1 hour ahead

Yangon to Japan2 hours 30 minutes behind

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Yangon's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

Why does Yangon use a unique time offset?: Myanmar's Yangon observes UTC+6:30, offsetting it by 30 minutes from standard hourly zones. This historical time choice affects remote coordination.
Does Yangon observe Daylight Saving Time?: No, the half-hour offset (+06:30) remains constant throughout the year — no clock shifts for teams to track.
When is the workday in Yangon?: Most business aligns with sunlight, offices open from 3:00 UTC — mid-morning — to 12:30 UTC (9:00 AM to 6:30 PM local).
How do Myanmar holidays impact work?: Yangon celebrates Thingyan and nine imperial-era public holidays unique to the country, so a list helps global teams plan.
What's the weather like?: Monsoon season from roughly May through October brings heavy rains and internet outages.

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This city's time zone, as JSON.

The time zone behind Yangon: its live offset, abbreviation and DST status, from one endpoint.

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// Yangon's time zone, resolved live

GET /v1/timezones/Asia/Yangon

{

"data": {

"iana": "Asia/Yangon",

"observes_dst": false,

"current": {

"utc_offset": "+06:30",

"abbreviation": "+0630",

…

}