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Current Time in Kuwait
Asia - Western Asia
05:16:20
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
UTC +03:00
AST - Currently observed in Kuwait
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The IANA time zone identifier for Kuwait is
Asia/Kuwait
Time difference from Kuwait
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Kuwait (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇰🇼 Kuwait |
| Region | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia |
| ISO Code | KW / KWT |
| IANA Zone | Asia/Kuwait |
| UTC Offset | +03:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | KWD - Kuwaiti Dinar |
| Population | 4,300,000 |
| Area | 17,818 km² |
| Calling Code | ++965 |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Cities | 3 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Jahra | 05:16 | Asia/Kuwait | - |
| Salmiya | 05:16 | Asia/Kuwait | - |
| Kuwait City | 05:16 | Asia/Kuwait | Capital |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Kuwait? + −
The current local time in Kuwait is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Asia/Kuwait,
currently at UTC+03:00 (AST).
The exact time right now is
05:16:20
on Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
Does Kuwait observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Kuwait is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+03:00 (AST).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Asia/Kuwait zone entry.
What UTC offset is Kuwait? + −
Kuwait is currently at UTC+03:00,
using the abbreviation AST.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Asia/Kuwait.
To convert a time to or from Kuwait, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Kuwait? + −
The capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City.
It uses the
Asia/Kuwait IANA time zone.
See the Kuwait City time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Kuwait use? + −
Kuwait uses the Kuwaiti Dinar
(
KWD) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++965.