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Online madrasa for children in the Gulf

Thanaal teaches children in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain through live online classes. Because classes are online, the class time is chosen to suit your country's school week and time zone.

Time zones and weekends across the Gulf

Use this table to plan a class time. Kerala is 1.5 or 2.5 hours ahead of the Gulf, depending on the country.

Time zone, weekend and difference from India for each Gulf country
CountryTime zoneWeekendIndia is ahead by
United Arab EmiratesGulf Standard Time (UTC+4)Saturday and Sunday (Friday is a shortened day)1.5 hours
Saudi ArabiaArabia Standard Time (UTC+3)Friday and Saturday2.5 hours
QatarArabia Standard Time (UTC+3)Friday and Saturday2.5 hours
KuwaitArabia Standard Time (UTC+3)Friday and Saturday2.5 hours
OmanGulf Standard Time (UTC+4)Friday and Saturday1.5 hours
BahrainArabia Standard Time (UTC+3)Friday and Saturday2.5 hours

Find a class time that fits your country

Pick where you live and a time. See what it is across the Gulf and in India.

  • Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain6:00 PM
  • UAE, Omanyour time7:00 PM
  • India8:30 PM

None of these countries change their clocks, so the times stay the same all year.

Ask for this time on WhatsApp

Ready to enrol your child?

Message us your country, your child's age and the course you want. We will suggest a class time that suits your family.