Doha, Qatar
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About Doha, Qatar
Doha is the capital of Qatar and home to about 80% of the country's population. The city is a center for finance, education, and culture, hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and known for its futuristic skyline along the Corniche.
Time zone details
Doha observes AST (Asia/Qatar in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Qatar from abroad
The international dialing code for Qatar is +974. To call a phone number in Doha, dial your country's international access code, then +974, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Qatar
The official currency is QAR (﷼). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Arabic. Many businesses and tourist areas in Doha will also have English speakers.
Working with someone in Doha
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Doha, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.