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The current time in Yangon, Myanmar is shown live on this page. Yangon is in the Asia/Rangoon timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+06:30 (GMT+6:30). Yangon does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+06:30 remains constant year-round. Yangon has a population of approximately 7.4M people. Yangon uses MMK and the international calling code for Myanmar is ++95. Other cities in the same timezone include Rangoon, Naypyidaw, Nay Pyi Taw.
Now in MM
Timezone
Asia/Rangoon
UTC offset
UTC+06:30
Standard
MMT
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Use this page when you need the live local time in Yangon for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 5 hours 30 minutes behind Yangon. New York is currently 10 hours 30 minutes behind Yangon.
At a glance
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Timezone
Asia/Rangoon
UTC Offset
UTC+06:30
Abbreviation
GMT+6:30
DST
Not active
Region
Southeast Asia
Country
Myanmar
State / Area
Yangon
Calling Code
+95
Nearest timezone boundary
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Bangkok, approximately 577 km away. Bangkok uses the Asia/Bangkok timezone. When it is the current time in Yangon, the time in Bangkok is different by 0.5 hours.
City profile
Yangon is located in Myanmar, Myanmar, in the Asia continent. The primary language spoken here is MY. The city has a population of approximately 7.4M, ranking it #42 in Myanmar by size. For timezone purposes, Yangon uses Asia/Rangoon (UTC+06:30). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
Travel and calls
Yangon does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Rangoon does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Yangon. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Based on Yangon's latitude (16.9°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, Yangon experiences relatively consistent daylight year-round, with only small seasonal variation.
Best time to call
For work calls, the standard business window in Yangon is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+6:30. 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 Yangon (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:30 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 3 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Yangon time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Yangon and London is 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Yangon time (3 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Yangon does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC+06:30 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Yangon uses MMK and the calling code for Myanmar is +95. Languages spoken here include MY. The city has a population of around 7.4M, making it a major regional hub for timezone planning in Southeast Asia.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 577 km away at Bangkok (ICT). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
The most relevant time conversions for Yangon are with nearby Southeast Asia cities and major global hubs in different timezones.
Timezone boundaries nearby
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Yangon. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
Same timezone
Rangoon, Naypyidaw, Nay Pyi Taw share the Asia/Rangoon timezone with Yangon. 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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