Current Time in Mandalay

20:51:54
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Country: Myanmar
Population: 1,208,099
Coordinates: 21.9747° N, 96.0836° E
Country Code: MM
IANA Timezone
Asia/Yangon
UTC Offset
DST
No
Local Time
Sunrise
05:53
Sunset
18:05
Day Length*
12h 12m
Moon Phase
First Quarter - 64%

Days in Mandalay are currently getting shorter, about 8 minutes shorter than a week ago.*

* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.

Geographic position of Mandalay

Mandalay is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 21.9747° N, 96.0836° E.

  • Distance from the Equator:
    about 2,446 km (1,520 mi)
  • Distance from the North Pole:
    about 7,573 km (4,706 mi)
  • Distance from the South Pole:
    about 12,465 km (7,745 mi)
  • Distance from the Prime Meridian:
    about 9,919 km (6,163 mi) east

Mandalay lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.

Antipode of Mandalay

The point on Earth exactly opposite Mandalay is near Callao - when it's noon in Mandalay, it's close to midnight there.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Mandalay

Morning Blue Hour
05:23-05:53
Morning Golden Hour
05:53-06:53
Evening Golden Hour
17:05-18:05
Evening Blue Hour
18:05-18:35

Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.

Current Season in Mandalay

Mandalay is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.

Because Mandalay is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.

Longest & Shortest Day in Mandalay

In Mandalay, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 28m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 47m, a difference of roughly 2h 41m between the two.

This seasonal swing depends on Mandalay's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Mandalay at 21.97° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.

Population Ranking of Mandalay

With a population of 1,208,099, Mandalay ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Myanmar, out of 176 cities tracked on this site.

Nearest Airport to Mandalay

Mandalay International Airport (MDL / VYMD) is a major international airport located about 32 km (20 mi) from Mandalay.

Current local time at the airport is 20:51:54.

Daylight saving time in Mandalay

Mandalay uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Yangon. The current local offset is UTC+6:30 / +0630.

Mandalay does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.

Best Time to Call Mandalay

Business hours in Mandalay (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:

  • New York: 10:30 PM (previous day) - 6:30 AM ( Outside normal hours)
  • Los Angeles: 7:30 PM (previous day) - 3:30 AM ( Partial overlap)
  • London: 3:30 AM - 11:30 AM ( Outside normal hours)
  • Dubai: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
  • Mumbai: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
  • Tokyo: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
  • Sydney: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)

Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.

Time Difference from Mandalay

Compare time in Mandalay with major cities worldwide.

Public Holidays Affecting Mandalay

Official national holiday observed in Myanmar.

Next holiday
Thadingyut Holidays
October 25, 2026 · in 35 days · banks and government offices typically closed

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Mandalay in?

Mandalay follows the Asia/Yangon time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Mandalay at UTC+6:30.

What time is it in Mandalay right now?

The current local time in Mandalay is 20:51:54 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.

Does Mandalay observe daylight saving time?

No. Mandalay is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.

How far ahead or behind UTC is Mandalay?

Mandalay is currently UTC+6:30, meaning local time is +6:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the nearest airport to Mandalay?

Mandalay International Airport (MDL) is the nearest airport to Mandalay, located about 32 km away. The current local time at the airport is 20:51:54.

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