Baku

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Azerbaijan

Current local time

08:14:24

Sunday, May 31, 2026

UTC offset

UTC+04:00

No daylight saving changes

Baku does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC+04:00 all year long.

Timezone details

Identifier
Abbreviation
—
Transitioned
May 31, 2021 at 05:00 AM
Featured city
Baku

Location

Latitude
40.38333
Longitude
49.85
Country
Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Standard Time (AST)

FAQs

Azerbaijan Standard Time (AST) keeps Azerbaijan firmly set at UTC+04:00 with no daylight saving changes, making it one of the simpler time regions to track for anyone coordinating with Baku or working across this South Caucasus hub—just one stable offset year-round means fewer scheduling surprises and a reliable anchor for logistics, remotes teams, and trading partners.

  • Does Azerbaijan observe daylight saving time?

    No, Azerbaijan discontinued daylight saving observance after 2016 and has remained on a fixed UTC+04:00 offset, making scheduling more predictable.

  • What is the time difference between Baku and London?

    Baku is 4 hours ahead of London during standard time and 3 hours ahead when London shifts to British Summer Time.

  • What is the time difference between Baku and New York?

    Baku is typically 8–9 hours ahead of New York, depending on whether the U.S. is observing daylight saving time.

  • Is there more than one time zone in Azerbaijan?

    No, the entire country follows a single time zone, Asia/Baku, which aligns with Azerbaijan Standard Time at UTC+04:00.

  • Why does Azerbaijan no longer observe DST?

    In 2016, Azerbaijan decided to abolish daylight saving time to simplify timekeeping, improve energy efficiency, and align better with regional partners.

  • How does the fixed offset benefit international collaboration?

    A stable UTC+04:00 offset reduces confusion, avoids biannual schedule shifts, and simplifies coordination with global teams or supply chains.

  • Which countries share the same UTC+04:00 offset?

    Regions like Georgia, Armenia, and parts of Russia (e.g., Samara) share this offset, though daylight rules may differ.

  • What is the best time to schedule meetings with Baku-based teams?

    Convenient overlap with European mornings and Asian afternoons makes mid-morning Baku time ideal for international calls.