Salmiya — time and weather
Salmiya is a city in Kuwait, in the Asia/Kuwait time zone. This page shows the current local time in Salmiya and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Salmiya
Local time in Salmiya is based on the Asia/Kuwait time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Kuwait is an oil-rich state at the head of the Persian Gulf, with modern Kuwait City and its landmark towers.
More about the country: Kuwait →What to see in Salmiya
Sights and historical places
- The Scientific Center with one of the Middle East's largest aquariums and an IMAX cinema.
- Al Shaheed Park, a large green park with lakes, museums and pavilions at the heart of the district.
- The Salmiya waterfront with walking paths and views over the Persian Gulf.
- The seaside promenade lined with palms and sports areas along the shore.
Museums
- The open-air museum in Al Shaheed Park with displays on Kuwait's nature and history.
- The Mirror House, a private museum with interiors entirely covered in mirror mosaic.
- The Scientific Center combines an aquarium, a discovery museum and educational exhibits.
Where to spend time
- The seaside Marina Mall with shops, restaurants and views of the marina.
- Cafés and restaurants along the waterfront, a popular evening hangout for young people.
- Boat trips and water sports around the Marina harbour.
Local cuisine
Salmiya has restaurants for every taste, from traditional machboos and seafood to international cuisine; in the evening coffee houses serving Arabic coffee and sweets are popular.