CLT to Doha
+7hCLT
CLTSOURCEDoha
ASTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CLT and AST on the World Map
The map below highlights the CLT (Chile Standard Time) and AST (Arabia Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CLT – Chile Standard Time
UTC-04:00Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the time zone for continental Chile, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer.
- •Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.
- •Chile spans over 4,300 km from north to south but uses one timezone.
AST – Arabia Standard Time
UTC+03:00Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+03:00) is the time zone for Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf states of the Arabian peninsula.
- •None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving.
- •AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
- •Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter.
- •The AST abbreviation is shared with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00).
About Doha
WikipediaDoha operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3, same as Riyadh. As the world's leading LNG exporter, Doha time influences global energy trading.
Doha is home to Al Jazeera, one of the world's largest news networks.
Everything You Need to Know About CLT and Doha Time
CLT runs on Chile Standard Time (CLT) at UTC-04:00. Doha runs on Arabian Standard Time (AST) at UTC+03:00. That puts CLT 7 hours ahead of Doha — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in CLT it is 4:00 PM in Doha. Midnight in CLT is 7:00 AM in Doha. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
CLT to Doha time conversion table
| CLT (CLT) | Doha (AST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert CLT to Doha time
- Scheduling a call from CLT to Doha: a 10:00 AM start in CLT lands at 5:00 PM in Doha, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both CLT and Doha are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CLT time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM AST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: CLT viewers need 4:00 PM in Doha to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 5:00 PM if the event is anchored to CLT.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CLT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM CLT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from CLT and need Doha colleagues present.
About CLT (Chile Standard Time)
Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the standard time in Chile. During summer months (October to March), Chile switches to Chile Summer Time (CLST, UTC-03:00). Chile is the longest north-south country in the world.
About AST (Arabia Standard Time)
Arabia Standard Time (AST) is fixed at UTC+03:00 all year across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and Yemen. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so the offset never changes. The abbreviation collides with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00) used in eastern Canada and the Caribbean; this page covers the Arabian peninsula meaning. Arabia Standard Time is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time, which makes scheduling with Europe straightforward — Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter and level with it during European summer time.
Best time to call between CLT and Doha
Both CLT and Doha sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM CLT, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
CLT and Doha overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM CLT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
CLT is 7 hours ahead of Doha (CLT UTC-04:00 → AST UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM CLT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
CLT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027
Doha
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CLT and Doha?
CLT (CLT, UTC-04:00) is 7 hours ahead of Doha (AST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently +7h.
How do I convert CLT time to Doha time?
Add +7h to CLT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in CLT is 4:00 PM in Doha.
What time is it in Doha right now?
Doha uses AST at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h offset from CLT.
What is the best time to call Doha from CLT?
Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CLT — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, CLT or Doha?
CLT is 7 hours ahead of Doha. When it is 12:00 PM in CLT it is 7:00 PM in Doha.
Do CLT and Doha use different time zones?
CLT uses CLT at UTC-04:00, while Doha (Qatar) uses AST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Santiago and Asia/Qatar.
Does daylight saving time affect the CLT–Doha difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +7h offset between CLT and Doha is fixed all year.
Which other cities share CLT's time zone?
CLT also covers Santiago, Valparaíso, Concepción, Viña del Mar, Antofagasta.
Which countries use CLT, CLT's zone?
CLT is used in Chile.
Is there a day difference between CLT and Doha?
Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between CLT and Doha?
Doha is +7h from CLT.
What timezone is CLT in?
CLT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Doha in?
Doha operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3, same as Riyadh. As the world's leading LNG exporter, Doha time influences global energy trading.
What are the business hours in Doha?
Standard business hours in Doha are 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday).
Which countries use CLT (Chile Standard Time)?
CLT is used in Chile.
Does CLT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, CLT switches to CLST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about CLT?
Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer. Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.
Which cities are in the AST timezone?
Major cities in the AST timezone include Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, Kuwait City, Baghdad.
What is the UTC offset for AST?
Arabia Standard Time (AST) is at UTC+03:00.
What should I know about the AST timezone?
None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving. AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
When is it midnight in CLT, what time is it in Doha?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in CLT (CLT), it is +7h later in Doha (AST).
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