Current Time in Abu Dhabi
The live local time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Dubai (Asia/Dubai). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi follows the Asia/Dubai time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Abu Dhabi does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Abu Dhabi with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Abu Dhabi quick facts
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Time zone
- Asia/Dubai
- UTC offset
- UTC+4 all year
- Calling code
- +971
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 1.6 million
- Coordinates
- 24.45°N, 54.38°E
Best time to call Abu Dhabi
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM–1:00 AM in Abu Dhabi. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 12:00 PM–8:00 PM in Abu Dhabi. The best window for business calls is roughly 12:00 PM–5:00 PM Abu Dhabi time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Abu Dhabi in?+
Abu Dhabi is in the Asia/Dubai time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Abu Dhabi observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Asia/Dubai), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever United Arab Emirates observes it.
When do the clocks change in Abu Dhabi?+
Abu Dhabi does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
What is the best time to call Abu Dhabi from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM–1:00 AM in Abu Dhabi. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.