Current time in Qatar

00:59:56
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+3 6 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Doha
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Time zone of Qatar

The time in Qatar (Doha) follows the Asia/Qatar time zone, currently UTC+3. 6 hours ahead of Brasília.

Qatar
00:59:56
Brasília
18:59:56

How to call or schedule a meeting with Qatar

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 15:00 in Qatar; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 00:00 (next day) there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 12:00 Brasília time.

Qatar: sunrise today at 05:40 · sunset at 16:54 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Doha
Continent
Asia
Area
11,437 km² (4,416 sq mi)
Population
about 840 thousand inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Qatari riyal (QAR)
Languages
Arabic, English
Calling code
+974
Internet domain
.qa

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Qatar right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Qatar?

6 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Qatar changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Qatar in?

Qatar follows Asia/Qatar, currently UTC+3. The reference location is Doha.

Does Qatar have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Qatar does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Qatar from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 12:00 Brasília time (15:00 to 18:00 in Qatar).

What is the capital of Qatar?

The capital of Qatar is Doha. The country covers about 11,437 km². Continent: Asia.

What currency and calling code does Qatar use?

The currency is the Qatari riyal (QAR). To call from abroad, dial +974 before the number. Websites use the .qa domain.