Yangon
What time is it in Myanmar (Burma)
About Yangon
Yangon keeps an unusual half-hour offset at UTC+6:30, with no daylight saving adjustments. New York noon hits 10:30 PM here in summer and 11:30 PM in winter — meaning calls from the US should happen before 9 AM EST. Most government and commercial offices open at 09:30 and close at 16:30, with a short midday break around 12:30.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Yangon?+
The current time in Yangon follows Myanmar Standard Time (MMT), which is UTC+6:30. You can always check the exact live time at the top of this page.
What time is it in Yangon, Myanmar right now?+
Yangon runs on Myanmar Standard Time (UTC+6:30). Because Myanmar uses a rare half-hour offset, the time here differs from most neighboring countries by 30 minutes rather than a full hour.
What time zone is Yangon in?+
Yangon is in the Myanmar Standard Time (MMT) zone, offset UTC+6:30. Myanmar is one of the few countries in the world that uses a 30-minute offset from UTC.
What is the current time in Yangon, Myanmar compared to UTC?+
Yangon is UTC+6:30, meaning it is 6 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. There is no daylight saving time adjustment in Myanmar.
How many hours ahead is Yangon compared to London?+
Yangon is 6 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London (GMT) during winter, and 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead when the UK observes British Summer Time (BST).
What is the time difference between Yangon and New York?+
Yangon (UTC+6:30) is 11 hours and 30 minutes ahead of New York (UTC-5) in winter, and 10 hours and 30 minutes ahead when New York observes Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Does Yangon observe daylight saving time?+
No, Myanmar does not observe daylight saving time. The current time in Yangon stays at UTC+6:30 throughout the entire year.