What time zone is Ar Rifā‘ in?

Ar Rifā‘ uses Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Bahrain.

Does Ar Rifā‘ observe daylight saving time?

No. Ar Rifā‘ uses AST (UTC+3) all year.

Current Time in Ar Rifā‘, Southern Governorate, Bahrain

1:26:02 AM

01:26:02

Monday, October 19, 2026

AST (Arabia Standard Time) · UTC+03:00

Asia/Bahrain

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Time zone details

Ar Rifā‘ does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Ar Rifā‘

Sunrise5:38 AMSolar noon11:22 AMSunset5:06 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Bahrain
Administrative area: Southern Governorate
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Bahraini Dinar (BHD)

Practical

Country languages: Arabic, English, Persian, Urdu
Dialing code: +973
Population: 115,495
Elevation: Approximately 43 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 26° 07' N / 50° 33' E

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Clock changes in Ar Rifā‘

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:38 AM
Solar noon: 11:22 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 28 min1 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:15 AM – 5:29 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:48 AM – 5:56 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:21 AM – 6:23 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination57%

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Monday, October 19, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:38 AM (east, 100.7°)
Sunset: 5:06 PM (west, 259.1°)
Day length: 11 hr 28 min1 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:22 AM (53.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:15 AM – 5:29 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:48 AM – 5:56 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:21 AM – 6:23 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (57% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:58 PM (southeast, 113.8°)
Moonset: 11:54 PM (west, 248.2°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 7:12 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, October 19	5:38 AM	5:06 PM	11 hr 28 min	1 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	5:39 AM	5:05 PM	11 hr 26 min	1 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	5:39 AM	5:04 PM	11 hr 25 min	1 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	5:40 AM	5:03 PM	11 hr 23 min	1 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 23	5:41 AM	5:02 PM	11 hr 22 min	1 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 24	5:41 AM	5:02 PM	11 hr 20 min	1 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	5:42 AM	5:01 PM	11 hr 19 min	1 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Bahrain

Wed, Dec 16, 2026National Day
Thu, Dec 17, 2026Accession Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Ar Rifā‘ in?: Ar Rifā‘ uses Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Bahrain.
When is the next clock change in Ar Rifā‘?: No clock changes are scheduled for Ar Rifā‘ in the next 12 months
Does Ar Rifā‘ observe daylight saving time?: No. Ar Rifā‘ uses AST (UTC+3) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Ar Rifā‘?: Ar Rifā‘ is UTC+3 all year