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Malé, Maldives (GMT+5)
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Malé is located in the Indian/Maldives timezone in Maldives.
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Indian/MaldivesData: IANA Time Zone Database
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📍About Malé Time Zone
Malé Time Zone Guide — Maldives Time (MVT, UTC+5)
Malé, the compact capital of the Republic of Maldives, operates on Maldives Time (MVT), a permanent UTC+5 offset with no Daylight Saving Time. The Maldives, an archipelago of approximately 1,200 coral islands in the Indian Ocean, spans just above the equator at approximately 4°N latitude. This equatorial position results in approximately 12 hours of daylight year-round, making DST redundant. MVT (UTC+5) is shared with Pakistan Standard Time (PKT), placing Malé on the same clock as Islamabad and Karachi. The Maldives is 30 minutes behind India (IST/UTC+5:30), 1 hour ahead of Dubai (GST/UTC+4), 4–5 hours ahead of London (depending on BST), and 3 hours behind Singapore (SGT/UTC+8). The IANA timezone identifier is Indian/Maldives. With a land area of only about 298 km² scattered across 26 atolls, the Maldives is one of the world's most geographically dispersed countries — yet all islands share the single MVT offset. Velana International Airport, adjacent to Malé, is the gateway for the millions of international tourists who visit each year, most arriving from India, China, Europe, and the Gulf states.
Maldives Tourism Economy — Timezone Context for Visitors
The Maldives is one of the world's most exclusive and sought-after luxury travel destinations, with tourism generating over 30% of GDP. The country hosts some of the planet's most celebrated overwater bungalow resorts, including properties operated by Four Seasons, One&Only, Soneva, and Waldorf Astoria across the atolls. For travelers from India (the largest single market), the 30-minute time difference is negligible — no meaningful jet lag. For visitors from the UAE and Gulf states, the 1-hour advance is similarly minimal. European travelers from the UK face a 4–5 hour gain, while those from Germany, France, and the Netherlands gain 4–5 hours depending on DST. North American visitors experience the most significant time shift: New York is 10–11 hours behind Malé depending on EDT/EST. The resort industry operates across all 24 hours — seaplane transfers, diving, spa services, and butler services are available around the clock. However, Malé itself, as the administrative and commercial hub, operates on a conventional Sunday-to-Thursday working week aligned with Islamic tradition. Visitors arriving via Velana International Airport typically transit immediately to resort islands by seaplane or speedboat, with seaplane operations constrained to daylight hours (roughly 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM MVT).
Calling Malé Internationally — Best Windows by Region
The Maldives government and business sector observes a Sunday-to-Thursday workweek (Friday-Saturday weekend), with offices open approximately 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM MVT (UTC+5). From Dubai (GST/UTC+4), reaching Malé is straightforward — a 1-hour difference means 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM Dubai time covers the full Malé government working day. Private sector hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MVT) are reachable from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Dubai. From London in winter (GMT/UTC+0), Malé is 5 hours ahead — call before 10:00 AM GMT to reach Malé before the close of its 3:00 PM government window. In summer (BST/UTC+1), call before 11:00 AM. From New York (EST/UTC-5 in winter), Malé is 10 hours ahead — reaching Malé's working hours requires calling between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM Eastern, making asynchronous communication essential. From Singapore (SGT/UTC+8), Malé is 3 hours behind — call after 11:00 AM Singapore time to reach Malé's 8:00 AM opening. From Tokyo (JST/UTC+9), Malé is 4 hours behind — call after 12:00 PM Tokyo time. For resort reservations and tourism inquiries, most international properties operate multilingual 24/7 customer service lines accessible at any hour. The Maldives country code is +960.
Malé Time Difference at a Glance
Quick Facts: Malé Time
- Time Zone: Maldives Time (UTC+5 (year-round))
- Daylight Saving: Not observed
- Country: Maldives
- Coordinates: 4.18, 73.51
- Calling Code: +960
Last updated: March 2026 | ✓ Verified by WhatTime.city Editorial Team | Timezone data sourced from IANA Time Zone Database.
🌐Time Difference from Malé
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌙New York | 12:17 AM | -9h | |
| 🌙London | 5:17 AM | -4h | |
| ☀️Tokyo | 1:17 PM | +4h | |
| 🌅Paris | 6:17 AM | -3h | |
| 🌅Dubai | 8:17 AM | -1h | |
| ☀️Singapore | 12:17 PM | +3h | |
| ☀️Hong Kong | 12:17 PM | +3h | |
| ☀️Shanghai | 12:17 PM | +3h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Malé, Maldives uses Maldives Time (MVT, UTC+5) year-round. The Maldives does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The IANA identifier is Indian/Maldives. Malé, the capital of the Maldives, operates on Maldives Time (MVT/UTC+5) year-round. The Maldives does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so UTC+5 is a fixed, permanent offset. MVT places Malé 5 hours ahead of London (GMT), 1 hour ahead of Dubai (GST/UTC+4), and 30 minutes behind India (IST/UTC+5:30). Use the live clock above for the exact current time in Malé.
Malé is in the Maldives Time zone (MVT), which is UTC+5 year-round. MVT is shared with Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) — Islamabad and Karachi run on the same UTC+5 clock as Malé. The Maldives is 30 minutes behind India (IST/UTC+5:30) and 1 hour ahead of Dubai (GST/UTC+4). The IANA timezone identifier for the Maldives is Indian/Maldives.
No. The Maldives has never observed Daylight Saving Time. Malé maintains UTC+5 throughout every season of the year. Because the Maldives is located near the equator (approximately 4°N latitude), day length varies minimally between seasons, making DST neither practical nor necessary. This stable offset simplifies scheduling with the many international visitors and resort operators who coordinate from across multiple timezones.
Malé is 5 hours ahead of London when London is on GMT (UTC+0) in winter, and 4 hours ahead when London switches to BST (UTC+1) in summer. When it is 9:00 AM in London (GMT), it is 2:00 PM in Malé. In summer during BST, when it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 1:00 PM in Malé. UK visitors traveling to the Maldives gain 4–5 hours upon arrival.
Malé is 1 hour ahead of Dubai year-round. Dubai observes Gulf Standard Time (GST/UTC+4) with no DST, and Malé observes MVT (UTC+5) with no DST, so the 1-hour gap is constant throughout the year. When it is 10:00 AM in Dubai, it is 11:00 AM in Malé. The Maldives is a popular holiday destination for UAE residents, and the 1-hour difference makes flight and trip planning simple.
Malé is 30 minutes behind India year-round. India uses Indian Standard Time (IST/UTC+5:30) with no DST, while the Maldives uses MVT (UTC+5) with no DST. When it is 12:00 PM noon in Delhi or Mumbai, it is 11:30 AM in Malé. India is the Maldives' largest source of tourists as well as a key trading and supplier partner, and the 30-minute difference rarely causes scheduling complications.
Government offices in Malé typically operate 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM MVT Sunday through Thursday (the Maldives observes Friday-Saturday as the weekend). Banks are open 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sunday through Thursday. Private sector businesses run 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM on weekdays. During Ramadan, hours shorten significantly, typically to 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Resort islands operate 24/7 for guest services. The local market and retail in Malé is active from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily.
From London in winter (GMT/UTC+0), Malé is 5 hours ahead — the only practical window for reaching Malé during its 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM working day is 3:00 AM to 12:00 PM GMT. This makes same-day morning calls from London to Malé challenging; email or early morning UK calls are recommended. In summer (BST/UTC+1), the gap narrows to 4 hours — calling 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM BST catches Malé's full workday. From Dubai (GST/UTC+4), calling 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM reaches Malé from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM — a comfortable full-day overlap.
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