Qatar Grand Prix 2026 start time in your time zone
The race start for the Qatar Grand Prix 2026 is at 7:00 PM UTC+3 on Sunday 29 November 2026, local time in Lusail. That is 16:00 UTC on Sunday 29 November 2026.
The 2026 Qatar Grand Prix, a night race at Lusail, starts at 7:00 PM local time on Sunday 29 November. See the start in your time zone and 24 cities.
Race start in 24 world cities
| City | Local time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 8:00 AM PST | Sun 29 Nov |
| Mexico City | 10:00 AM CST | Sun 29 Nov |
| New York | 11:00 AM EST | Sun 29 Nov |
| São Paulo | 1:00 PM UTC-3 | Sun 29 Nov |
| London | 4:00 PM GMT | Sun 29 Nov |
| Lagos | 5:00 PM UTC+1 | Sun 29 Nov |
| Paris | 5:00 PM CET | Sun 29 Nov |
| Berlin | 5:00 PM CET | Sun 29 Nov |
| Cairo | 6:00 PM EET | Sun 29 Nov |
| Moscow | 7:00 PM UTC+3 | Sun 29 Nov |
| Dubai | 8:00 PM GST | Sun 29 Nov |
| Mumbai | 9:30 PM IST | Sun 29 Nov |
| Colombo | 9:30 PM UTC+5:30 | Sun 29 Nov |
| Dhaka | 10:00 PM UTC+6 | Sun 29 Nov |
| Bangkok | 11:00 PM UTC+7 | Sun 29 Nov |
| Jakarta | 11:00 PM UTC+7 | Sun 29 Nov |
| Singapore | 12:00 AM SGT | Mon 30 Nov Next day |
| Manila | 12:00 AM PHT | Mon 30 Nov Next day |
| Beijing | 12:00 AM UTC+8 | Mon 30 Nov Next day |
| Hong Kong | 12:00 AM HKT | Mon 30 Nov Next day |
| Seoul | 1:00 AM UTC+9 | Mon 30 Nov Next day |
| Tokyo | 1:00 AM JST | Mon 30 Nov Next day |
| Sydney | 3:00 AM AEDT | Mon 30 Nov Next day |
| Auckland | 5:00 AM NZDT | Mon 30 Nov Next day |
About the event
The Qatar Grand Prix is round 22 of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship, a night race at Lusail International Circuit north of Doha.
Formula 1 lists the race start as 19:00 local time on Sunday 29 November 2026. Qatar does not observe daylight saving time and stays on UTC+3.
- Venue
- Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar
- Time zone at the venue
- Asia/Qatar
- Attendance
- In person
- Status
- Scheduled
- Organiser
- Formula 1
Sources
Start time last checked against the official source on 21 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is the race start for the Qatar Grand Prix 2026?
- The race start for the Qatar Grand Prix 2026 is at 7:00 PM UTC+3 on Sunday 29 November 2026, local time in Lusail. That is 16:00 UTC on Sunday 29 November 2026.
- What time is the Qatar Grand Prix 2026 in New York, Los Angeles, London, India and Sydney?
- New York: 11:00 AM EST on Sunday 29 November 2026; Los Angeles: 8:00 AM PST on Sunday 29 November 2026; London: 4:00 PM GMT on Sunday 29 November 2026; Mumbai: 9:30 PM IST on Sunday 29 November 2026; Sydney: 3:00 AM AEDT on Monday 30 November 2026.
- Where is the Qatar Grand Prix 2026 held?
- At Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar. It is an in-person event.
- How do I add the Qatar Grand Prix 2026 to my calendar?
- Use Add to calendar on this page to download an .ics file for Apple Calendar or Outlook, or to open the event in Google Calendar. The entry stores the exact start in UTC, so your calendar shows it in your own time zone.