Current Time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi uses the GMT+4 time zone (UTC+04:00). Daylight saving time is not observed in this zone.

00:55:52
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+4 · UTC+04:00

About Abu Dhabi

Time zone
Asia/Dubai
UTC offset
UTC+04:00
Country
United Arab Emirates
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Population
1,483,000
Currency
UAE Dirham (AED)
Dial code
+971
Coordinates
24.45, 54.38
From capital
130 km from Abu Dhabi

Daylight saving time in Abu Dhabi

Observes DST
No

Sun in Abu Dhabi today

Sunrise
05:42
Solar noon
12:20
Sunset
18:57
Daylight
13h 14m
Yesterday
Rise
05:43
Set
18:57
Length
13h 13m
Today
Rise
05:42
Set
18:57
Length
13h 14m
Tomorrow
Rise
05:42
Set
18:58
Length
13h 16m

Today is 1 minute longer than yesterday.

Distance and time difference from Abu Dhabi

CityDistanceTime difference
Dubai120 kmsame time
Mumbai2000 km+1.5h
Cairo2370 km-1h
Berlin4640 km-2h
Paris5240 km-2h
London5470 km-3h
Singapore5900 km+4h
Tokyo8050 km+5h
New York11020 km-8h
Sydney12090 km+6h
São Paulo12110 km-7h
Los Angeles13460 km-11h

Other cities in United Arab Emirates

Popular Abu Dhabi time conversions

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Frequently asked questions about time in Abu Dhabi

What is the current time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?+
Abu Dhabi is in the Asia/Dubai timezone (GMT+4), which is UTC+04:00 from UTC. The live clock on this page shows the exact current local time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
What timezone is Abu Dhabi in?+
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates uses the Asia/Dubai timezone, abbreviated GMT+4. The current UTC offset is UTC+04:00.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and UTC?+
Abu Dhabi is UTC+04:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If daylight saving time is in effect, the offset can shift by one hour relative to standard time.
Does Abu Dhabi observe daylight saving time?+
No, Abu Dhabi does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+04:00 stays the same throughout the year.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Abu Dhabi?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Abu Dhabi is "Asia/Dubai". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries and operating systems to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and New York?+
The time difference between Abu Dhabi and New York City depends on whether either side is observing daylight saving time. See the "Distance and time difference" table on this page for the live offset, plus the same calculation against London, Tokyo, Dubai, Sydney and other global cities.

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