Current Local Time Male Maldives

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Standard TimeMVT

UTC+5

Daylight Saving Time
DST

Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region.

IANA Time Zone

Indian/Maldives

Maldives time compared to Beijing time (China)

3 hours ahead

Male Sunrise/Sunset Today
Today is 2026-02-27

Sunrise Time

06:21

Local Time

Sunset Time

18:20

Local Time

Country Information

Introduction

Maldives is located in Asia, with its capital being Male and the official language being Dibeixi language.

rufiyaa is the legal tender of Maldives. The top-level domain of Maldives is .mv, and to make an overseas call to Maldives, you need to add +960 / 00960 before the number.

The IANA time zone of Maldives is Indian/Maldives. The local time is 3 hours ahead compared to Beijing time. On 2026-02-27, the sunrise time in Maldives's capital Male is 06:21, and the sunset time is 18:20.

Maldives: A Tropical Paradise in the Indian Ocean

The Maldives is a tropical archipelago located in the Indian Ocean of South Asia, consisting of more than 1,200 coral islands, of which about 200 are inhabited. Known for its "one island, one hotel" model, this vacation destination boasts some of the world's clearest waters, fine white sand beaches and abundant marine life, making it a world-class diving and honeymoon destination. As an Islamic country, its culture is a blend of South Asian, Arabian and African characteristics, and its architecture is unique. Its economy is dependent on tourism and fishing, and its year-round warm climate (24-30°C) and unique natural landscapes make it a popular destination for travelers from around the globe in search of tranquility and romance.

National Flag

Capital

Male

Language

Dibeixi language

Currency

rufiyaa

Top-Level Domain

.mv

Telephone dialing code/prefix

+960 / 00960

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