Bahrain GP qualifying start time
Expectations are high for Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying with everyone eager to see which teams are at the top of the timesheets following the winter break.
The action is set to get underway at 18:00 local time at the Bahrain International Circuit, with the table below showing the start time for qualifying in countries all around the world.
2024 F1 Bahrain GP qualifying start time
| Country | Timezone | Qualifying start time |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | AST | 18:00 Friday |
| United Kingdom | GMT | 15:00 Friday |
| Netherlands/Spain | CET | 16:00 Friday |
| United States | Eastern Time | 10:00 Friday |
| United States | Pacific Time | 07:00 Friday |
| South Africa | SAST | 17:00 Friday |
| United Arab Emirates | GST | 19:00 Friday |
| India | IST | 20:30 Friday |
| Japan | JST | 00:00 Saturday |
| Australia Eastern | AEST | 02:00 Saturday |
| Brazil (Brasilia) | BRT | 12:00 Friday |
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