🇴🇲 What Time Zone Is Oman In?
6:02 PM
Thu, Oct 8
UTC+04:00IANA: Asia/Dubai
Oman time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Asia/Dubai |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+4 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+4 |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Oman and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 4 hours ahead | 4 hours ahead |
| London | 4 hours ahead | 3 hours ahead |
| New York | 9 hours ahead | 8 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 1 hour 30 minutes behind | 1 hour 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | 5 hours behind | 5 hours behind |
"Ahead" means Oman is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Oman time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Oman use?
Oman uses Asia/Dubai. Its offset is UTC+4 in January and the same in July.
Does Oman observe daylight saving time?
No. Oman does not change its clocks in 2026: Asia/Dubai stays on UTC+4 all year.
What is the time difference between Oman and New York?
In January Oman is 9 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 8 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Oman and India?
In January Oman is 1 hour 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 1 hour 30 minutes behind India. India does not use daylight saving time.