Current Time in Myanmar

Myanmar Time (MMT) · UTC+6:30 · Half-hour offset · No DST

Current Time in Myanmar
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MMT · UTC+6:30 (always)Half-Hour OffsetYangon

Myanmar Time Facts

Time Zone
MMT — Myanmar Time (UTC+6:30)
DST Status
Never observed
IANA Identifier
Asia/Yangon
Population
~55 million
Unique Offset
One of only 3 countries on :30 offset
Measurement
Uses imperial units (with Liberia & US)

Myanmar Time vs World

Myanmar's :30 offset creates unusual time differences — it's never on the hour with most countries.

LocationTheir WinterTheir Summer
New York (ET)MM +11:30MM +10:30
London (GMT/BST)MM +6:30MM +5:30
India (IST)MM +1:00MM +1:00
Thailand (ICT)MM −0:30MM −0:30
China (CST)MM −1:30MM −1:30
Japan (JST)MM −2:30MM −2:30

The Half-Hour Club — Myanmar's Stubborn UTC+6:30

Myanmar is one of only a handful of places using a :30 minute UTC offset. The others are India (UTC+5:30), Iran (UTC+3:30), Afghanistan (UTC+4:30), Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30), Nepal (UTC+5:45), and a few Australian zones.

The UTC+6:30 offset was chosen to match Myanmar's geographic longitude (roughly 96°E). At 15° per hour, 96° ÷ 15 = 6.4 hours — making UTC+6:30 a surprisingly precise choice. Myanmar is one of the few countries whose timezone actually matches its solar position.

This creates a consistent 30-minute offset with both neighbors: Myanmar is always 30 minutes behind Thailand (UTC+7) and 1 hour ahead of India (UTC+5:30). Crossing the India-Myanmar border shifts your clock by exactly 1 hour forward; crossing into Thailand shifts 30 minutes forward.

Myanmar's Triple Oddity: Time, Units & Driving

Myanmar is famous for being one of the world's most contrarian countries in international standards:

  • Timezone: UTC+6:30 — non-standard half-hour offset
  • Measurement: One of only 3 countries (with USA and Liberia) that hasn't officially adopted the metric system
  • Driving: Drives on the right side — but most cars have the steering wheel on the right too (imported from Japan), making passing extremely dangerous

Myanmar also uses its own traditional calendar system alongside the Gregorian calendar. The Myanmar calendar is a lunisolar system — Thingyan (Water Festival / New Year) typically falls in April and is a 4-5 day national celebration where the entire country essentially shuts down.

Major Myanmar Cities — All on MMT (UTC+6:30)

Yangon
Pop. 5.7M
Largest city, Shwedagon Pagoda
Mandalay
Pop. 1.7M
Cultural capital, last royal capital
Naypyidaw
Pop. 1.2M
Capital since 2006, planned city
Mawlamyine
Pop. 490K
Mon State, colonial-era capital
Bagan
Pop. 50K
2,200+ temples, UNESCO, sunrise tours
Taunggyi
Pop. 390K
Shan State, Inle Lake gateway

Myanmar Quick Facts

🏛️ Capital City
Naypyidaw
👥 Population
55M
💰 Currency
K Myanmar Kyat
📞 Phone Code
+95
🕐 UTC Offset
UTC+6:30
🔄 Daylight Saving Time
No — fixed offset
🗣️ Official Languages
Burmese

Myanmar Time Difference

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Madrid--:--Same time
Paris--:--Same time
Berlin--:--Same time
Dubai--:--Same time
Tokyo--:--Same time
Sydney--:--Same time
São Paulo--:--Same time
Singapore--:--Same time

📞 Best Time to Call Myanmar

Target 9 AM – 5 PM Myanmar local time for business calls. Calling Myanmar from the US requires planning. East Coast (EST): try 7–10 PM for a morning call. West Coast (PST): 4–7 PM. From the UK, early morning calls (7–9 AM GMT) reach Myanmar during business hours.

🕐 Time Zone in Myanmar

MMT (UTC+6:30)

Myanmar uses MMT (UTC+6:30) year-round. Naypyidaw is the capital and largest city.

Myanmar does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed year-round — only countries that do observe DST (US, EU, UK) will shift relative to Myanmar twice a year.

✈️ Time-Related Travel Tips for Myanmar

When traveling to Myanmar, expect significant jet lag if coming from Europe or the Americas. Allow 1–2 days to adjust. Set your phone to local time immediately upon arrival. The primary language is Burmese. Business meetings often start punctually.

💡 Interesting Facts About Time in Myanmar

  • The capital Naypyidaw is the political center of Myanmar with a total national population of 55M.
  • Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines — they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
  • The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.

About Time in Myanmar

Myanmar uses a single time zone (MMT (UTC+6:30)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.

The capital city Naypyidaw serves as the political and often economic center of Myanmar. Major business activities are spread across cities including Yangon.

When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Myanmar, it's important to consider the time difference. MMT (UTC+6:30) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Myanmar.

Myanmar uses the Myanmar Kyat (K) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +95. Official languages include Burmese.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Myanmar right now?
Myanmar uses Myanmar Time (MMT, UTC+6:30) year-round. Yangon, Naypyidaw (capital), and Mandalay are all on UTC+6:30. Myanmar does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The live clock above shows the current time in Myanmar.
Why does Myanmar use a half-hour time offset?
Myanmar uses UTC+6:30, a 30-minute offset, which is historically unusual. This offset dates back to the British colonial era when the longitude of Yangon (Rangoon) was used to set the local time. The offset places Myanmar midway between India (UTC+5:30) and Bangladesh/Thailand (UTC+6 and UTC+7). Only a few places in the world use 30-minute or 45-minute offsets from UTC.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Myanmar?
Myanmar's IANA time zone identifier is Asia/Rangoon (also known as Asia/Yangon in newer versions of the IANA database). The zone is fixed at UTC+6:30 year-round with no DST transitions.
What is the time difference between Myanmar and India?
Myanmar (MMT, UTC+6:30) is exactly 1 hour ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30). Neither country observes Daylight Saving Time, so this 1-hour difference is constant year-round.
What is the time difference between Myanmar and Thailand?
Myanmar (MMT, UTC+6:30) is 30 minutes behind Thailand (ICT, UTC+7). Neither country observes DST, so this 30-minute difference is constant year-round. Despite being neighbors, Myanmar and Thailand have this unusual half-hour gap between them.
What is the time difference between Myanmar and the UK?
Yangon (MMT, UTC+6:30) is 6.5 hours ahead of London (GMT, UTC+0) in winter. During UK Summer Time (BST, UTC+1), Yangon is 5.5 hours ahead of London. Since Myanmar has no DST, the difference only changes when the UK adjusts its clocks.

Myanmar & Nearby Times

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Time zone data powered by the IANA Time Zone Database. Myanmar: Asia/Rangoon (MMT UTC+6:30, no DST).