Time in the United Arab Emirates
It is 6:56 AM on October 10, 2026 in Abu Dhabi. All of the United Arab Emirates runs on Asia/Dubai (Gulf Standard Time), UTC+04:00. The United Arab Emirates does not move its clocks for daylight saving time.
What time is it in the United Arab Emirates right now?
Which time zones does the United Arab Emirates use?
| Time zone | UTC offset | Daylight saving | Largest city | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Dubai | UTC+04:00 Gulf Standard Time | Not observed | Dubai | 62 |
Zone count and offsets come from the IANA time zone database; the city figures count the 62 cities our database places in a time zone in the United Arab Emirates, all of them listed below.
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Dialing code
- +971
- Local time
- UTC+04:00
Does the United Arab Emirates use daylight saving time?
No. Abu Dhabi stays on Gulf Standard Time (UTC+04:00) all year, so the gap with your own clock never moves.
When is the best time to call the United Arab Emirates from the US?
Office hours are taken as 09:00 to 17:00 on both sides, and the window is computed to the half hour.
| US office | Window in Abu Dhabi | Same window in the US |
|---|---|---|
| US Eastern (New York) | No overlap | |
| US Pacific (Los Angeles) | No overlap | |
When does the sun rise and set in Abu Dhabi today?
Major cities in the United Arab Emirates
16 of 62 cities
Time in the United Arab Emirates: common questions
What is the UTC offset in the United Arab Emirates?
Abu Dhabi is on UTC+04:00 right now (Gulf Standard Time). The United Arab Emirates has one time zone, Asia/Dubai, so that offset applies across the country.
How many time zones does the United Arab Emirates have?
One. The IANA time zone database carries a single identifier for the United Arab Emirates, Asia/Dubai, so one offset answers for the whole country.
When do the clocks change in the United Arab Emirates?
They do not change. Abu Dhabi stays on Gulf Standard Time (UTC+04:00) all year, and the IANA time zone database schedules no upcoming change.
What is the time difference between the United Arab Emirates and the United States?
Abu Dhabi is 8:00 ahead of New York and 11:00 ahead of Los Angeles right now. Both gaps shift whenever one side starts or ends daylight saving time.
Can I reach the United Arab Emirates during US office hours?
Not inside 09:00-17:00 on both sides. Abu Dhabi and the United States share no office hour today, so pick an early or late slot and check it against the clocks above.
What time does the sun rise and set in Abu Dhabi?
Today the sun rises at 6:16 AM and sets at 6:02 PM, local time in Abu Dhabi. Both are computed from the city's own coordinates and its IANA time zone.