Time zone
Asia/Kuwait
Abbreviation: UTC+03:00
TIME IN KUWAIT
Current time in Kuwait
It is 1:00 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Kuwait. The whole country shares one time zone, UTC+03:00, and does not change its clocks.
UTC+03:00No daylight savingCalling code +9651 time zone
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Kuwait City
13:00:46
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Working hoursUTC+03:00
54% of the day in Kuwait has passed
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Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
UTC offset now
UTC+03:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+965
International dialling code for Kuwait.Capital
Kuwait City
Region: Middle EastCities listed
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Main cities with live clocks below.Time in cities across Kuwait
All of these cities share the same local time.
Kuwait time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Kuwait is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 11:00:46 | Kuwait is 2 hours ahead |
| Time in New York | 06:00:46 | Kuwait is 7 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 03:00:46 | Kuwait is 10 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 14:00:46 | Kuwait is 1 hour behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 15:30:46 | Kuwait is 2 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 18:00:46 | Kuwait is 5 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 19:00:46 | Kuwait is 6 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 21:00:46 | Kuwait is 8 hours behind |
| UTC | 10:00:46 | Kuwait is 3 hours ahead |
Best time to call Kuwait
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Kuwait today look like this elsewhere.
London07:00 – 15:00Thu 15 Oct
New York02:00 – 10:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai10:00 – 18:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney17:00 – 01:00Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in Kuwait
What time is it in Kuwait now?
The current time in Kuwait is 1:00 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+03:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
How many time zones does Kuwait have?
Kuwait uses one time zone, Asia/Kuwait (UTC+03:00).
Does Kuwait observe daylight saving time?
No. Kuwait does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kuwait and London?
Kuwait is 2 hours ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Kuwait and New York?
Kuwait is 7 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Kuwait?
The international calling code for Kuwait is +965. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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