Timezones in Maldives 
Maldives Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Maldives from anywhere in the world. Maldives follows a single official timezone: MVT (Maldives Time, UTC+05:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Maldives
Maldives Time
Saturday, January 17, 2026
12:21:02 PM
Maldives Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Maldives, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian/Maldives | MVT | Maldives Time | UTC+05:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 1 Cities in Maldives
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Male Kaafu Atoll, Maldives | 12:21:02 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Indian/Maldives | 103,693 |