MMT time now |
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16:54:11 Sat, 28 Jun 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC +6:30 |
Myanmar Time (MMT) operates at UTC+6:30 and is the official time zone of Myanmar (Burma). It is sometimes referred to simply as "Myanmar Standard Time". MMT uses a half-hour offset (UTC+6:30), distinguishing it from most time zones with whole-hour differences. Myanmar does not observe daylight saving time, so MMT stays consistent throughout the year.
Importance and Global Use of MMT
MMT provides a single, unified time standard for all of Myanmar, simplifying government functions, transport systems, education, and national broadcasting. The fixed UTC+6:30 offset ensures consistent local scheduling and avoids confusion caused by seasonal clock changes, which is especially important in a country with diverse rural and urban regions.
Internationally, MMT supports business, trade, and development efforts involving Myanmar, especially with neighbors like Thailand, Bangladesh, India, and China. Its unique half-hour offset requires extra attention for global time coordination, but its fixed year-round nature still supports predictable communication and scheduling across international partnerships.
Where and When MMT is used worldwide
Asia
Asian countries using MMT all year
- Myanmar
Other Time Zones in UTC +6:30
Other time zones share the same offset as Myanmar Time (MMT), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.
- Cocos Islands Time – CCT