Does Doha observe daylight saving time?

No. Doha stays on AST (UTC+3) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does New York observe daylight saving time?

Yes. New York is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Doha?

2:00 AM in New York, on the same day.

Doha to New York Meeting Planner

New York is 7 hours behind Doha right now. Their working days overlap for 1 hour today.

Doha · Qatar

4:41 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · AST

New York · United States

9:41 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Doha and New York

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Doha (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in New York). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

DohaOrganizerQatar ·4:41AMnow
New YorkUnited States ·· summer time9:41PMYesterday · now

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Date in Doha

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Doha time.

4:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Doha (16:00) and New York (09:00).
2:00PMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in Doha (14:00); just outside working hours in New York (07:00).
3:00PMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Doha (15:00); just outside working hours in New York (08:00).

The whole day

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Doha4:00 PM UTC+3Sun, Oct 18
New York9:00 AM EDTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 13:00 UTC

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Time difference between Doha and New York

New York is 7 hours behind Doha right now: New York is on EDT (UTC-4) and Doha on AST (UTC+3). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in New York: then New York is 8 hours behind Doha.

Time difference between Doha and New York over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	New York 7 hours behind	—
Sun, Nov 1	New York 8 hours behind	Clocks go back in New York
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	New York 7 hours behind	Clocks go forward in New York

Doha is on Arabian Standard Time. New York is on Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Doha & New York Scheduling

What is the time difference between Doha and New York?: New York is 7 hours behind Doha right now: New York is on EDT (UTC-4) and Doha on AST (UTC+3). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in New York: then New York is 8 hours behind Doha.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Doha and New York?: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Doha (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in New York). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour of overlap today.
Does Doha observe daylight saving time?: No. Doha stays on AST (UTC+3) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does New York observe daylight saving time?: Yes. New York is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Doha?: 2:00 AM in New York, on the same day.

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