Current time in Sana'a
The current time in Sana'a, Yemen is shown live on this page. Sana'a is in the Asia/Aden timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+03:00 (GMT+3). Sana'a does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+03:00 remains constant year-round. Sana'a has a population of approximately 3M people. Sana'a uses YER and the international calling code for Yemen is ++967. Other cities in the same timezone include Aden.
Now in YE
Sana'a, Yemen
Timezone
Asia/Aden
UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Standard
AST
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Time in Sana'a for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Sana'a for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 2 hours behind Sana'a. New York is currently 7 hours behind Sana'a.
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Timezone
Asia/Aden
UTC Offset
UTC+03:00
Abbreviation
GMT+3
DST
Not active
Region
Western Asia
Country
Yemen
State / Area
Calling Code
+967
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Djibouti, approximately 430 km away. Djibouti uses the Africa/Djibouti timezone. When it is the current time in Sana'a, the time in Djibouti is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Sana'a
Sana'a is located in Yemen, Yemen, in the Asia continent. The primary language spoken here is Arabic. The city has a population of approximately 3M, ranking it #76 in Yemen by size. For timezone purposes, Sana'a uses Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
Travel and calls
Daylight Saving Time
Sana'a does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Aden does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Sana'a
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Sana'a. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Sana'a
Based on Sana'a's latitude (15.4°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 12.9 hours, with sunrise around 5:33 AM and sunset around 6:27 PM. Being near the equator, Sana'a experiences relatively consistent daylight year-round, with only small seasonal variation.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Sana'a
For work calls, the standard business window in Sana'a is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+3. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Sana'a (11:00 AM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 7 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Sana'a time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Sana'a and London is 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Sana'a time (7 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Sana'a does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC+03:00 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Sana'a uses YER and the calling code for Yemen is +967. Languages spoken here include Arabic. The city has a population of around 3M, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Western Asia.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 430 km away at Djibouti (EAT). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
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Cities near Sana'a in different timezones
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Sana'a. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
Same timezone
Cities Sharing Asia/Aden
Aden share the Asia/Aden timezone with Sana'a. These cities have the same current offset and follow the same daylight saving schedule, so they are useful alternatives when comparing local time across the region.
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