🇲🇲 Time in Myanmar
Myanmar uses Myanmar Standard Time (MMT), which is UTC+6:30. It's one of a handful of countries with a half-hour time zone offset. The offset reflects the country's geographic position — roughly halfway between India (UTC+5:30) and Thailand (UTC+7:00). Myanmar does not observe daylight saving time. Yangon (formerly Rangoon) is the largest city and main commercial center. The country has undergone significant political changes in recent years, but its time zone has remained constant.
Time Zone Overview
| Time Zone(s) | DST |
|---|---|
| MMT (UTC+6:30) | No |
Major Cities in Myanmar
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Quick Facts
- Time zone: MMT (UTC+6:30)
- DST: No
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Myanmar in?
Myanmar uses MMT (UTC+6:30) year-round.
Does Myanmar observe daylight saving time?
No, Myanmar has never observed daylight saving time.
Time in Daily Life
Myanmar uses UTC+6:30, an unusual half-hour offset shared across the whole country, with no daylight saving.
The country reverted to its pre-colonial offset in 2005 after a brief experiment with UTC+9, a change that briefly desynced it from its neighbours before settling back.
The tropical day runs hot, so the cooler early morning and late evening are the preferred times for travel and open-air markets.
The Thingyan water festival in April marks the new year with city-wide celebrations, and the cooler dry season from November to February is the main time for travel and temples.
Domestic flights and overnight buses connect Yangon to Mandalay and the far north, all on the same half-hour offset, so travellers never reset a watch within the country.