Current Time in Kuwait City, Kuwait

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

AST

IANA Identifier

Asia/Kuwait

UTC Offset

UTC+3

Country

Kuwait (KW)

Location Details

Coordinates

29.3759°, 47.9774°

Population

4.5M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Kuwait International Airport (KWI) — 16 km

Nearby Cities

• Abu Dhabi — United Arab Emirates
• Addis Ababa — Ethiopia
• Amman — Jordan
• Ankara — Turkey
• Antananarivo — Madagascar
• Athens — Greece
• Baghdad — Iraq
• Baku — Azerbaijan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Kuwait City in?

Kuwait City is in the AST time zone (Asia/Kuwait), which is UTC+3 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Kuwait City observe Daylight Saving Time?

Kuwait City uses the Asia/Kuwait IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Kuwait City?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Kuwait City, Kuwait. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Kuwait City?

Kuwait City has a UTC offset of UTC+3. This means it is 3 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Kuwait City?

Kuwait City is served by Kuwait International Airport (KWI).