Time in Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates · Time zone Asia/Dubai
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · UTC+04:00
Asia/Dubai
AE
06:18 AM
06:00 PM
December 02 — National Day
Local time and time zone of Abu Dhabi
This page shows the local time in Abu Dhabi based on the IANA time zone Asia/Dubai. The time is recalculated directly in your browser to account for daylight saving rules where they apply.
Use this page to plan a call, a meeting or a trip, and to quickly compare Abu Dhabi with other cities.
Abu Dhabi does not observe seasonal daylight saving time, so its offset from UTC stays constant year-round.
Comparison with major business hubs
Time difference between Abu Dhabi and five major global business hubs, with the approximate window where standard office hours (9am–6pm local time) overlap on both sides.
UTC-04:00
Time difference: +8h
Suggested window: 17:00–18:00
UTC+01:00
Time difference: +3h
Suggested window: 12:00–18:00
UTC+04:00
Same time
Suggested window: 09:00–18:00
UTC+09:00
Time difference: -5h
Suggested window: 09:00–13:00
UTC+11:00
Time difference: -7h
Suggested window: 09:00–11:00
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Abu Dhabi?
The current time in Abu Dhabi is calculated live from the Asia/Dubai time zone, shown at the top of this page.
What time zone does Abu Dhabi use?
Abu Dhabi (AE) uses the IANA time zone Asia/Dubai.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and UTC?
Abu Dhabi is currently UTC+04:00 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
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