Updated Dec 2025

Current Time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Name: Abu Dhabi
Address: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Check the current local time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi uses the Asia/Dubai time zone, with GST (UTC +4:00) during standard time.

Sunrise today

5:34 PM

Sunset today

7:09 AM

Day length

13h 34m

Population

1.4 M

Coordinates: 24.4539° N, 54.3773° E · Elevation: 27 m · Sun data calculated for today, June 4, 2026

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Live Clock

2:37:01 AM

GST Live timezone

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Abu Dhabi Time Zone

Time Zone

Asia/Dubai

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Current zone: GST

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

GST

UTC +4:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

Not Observed

Year-round standard time

Next DST Change

No DST change

Standard time year-round

No seasonal offset changes

About Abu Dhabi Time (GST)

Abu Dhabi is located in United Arab Emirates and uses the Asia/Dubai time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Abu Dhabi overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Abu Dhabi aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Abu Dhabi vs Major Cities

UTC UTC +4:00

--:-- 4 hours ahead

London UTC +1:00

--:-- 3 hours ahead

New York UTC -4:00

--:-- 8 hours ahead

Singapore UTC +8:00

--:-- 4 hours behind

Dubai UTC +4:00

--:-- same time

Tokyo UTC +9:00

--:-- 5 hours behind

Mumbai UTC +5:30

--:-- 1 hour and 30 minutes behind

Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange Hours

Local Exchange

ADX (Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange)

AED

Regular session (Abu Dhabi local time): 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Sun–Thu)

Other Cities in Asia/Dubai

These cities share the same time zone as Abu Dhabi — when it's 2:37:01 AM here, it's the same local time there.

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Other Cities in United Arab Emirates

Major cities in United Arab Emirates — some may be in a different time zone than Abu Dhabi if the country spans multiple zones.

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Need to Schedule a Call to Abu Dhabi?

Find the perfect overlap time between your timezone and Abu Dhabi. Our calculator shows when business hours align.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Abu Dhabi time

What time is it in Abu Dhabi right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, updated every second. Right now, Abu Dhabi is on GST with a UTC offset of UTC +4:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Abu Dhabi in?

Abu Dhabi uses the Asia/Dubai timezone, fixed at GST (UTC +4:00) year-round with no daylight saving time. The offset never changes, making Abu Dhabi a predictable anchor for international scheduling.

How many hours ahead or behind is Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is currently UTC +4:00 from UTC. The offset is fixed year-round — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Abu Dhabi observe daylight saving time?

No. Abu Dhabi stays on GST (UTC +4:00) year-round — no seasonal clock changes. This means the time difference between Abu Dhabi and cities that do observe DST will shift by one hour each spring and autumn when those cities change their clocks.

Is Abu Dhabi on GST right now?

Abu Dhabi is always on GST (UTC +4:00) — no daylight saving time. The offset is stable year-round, so Abu Dhabi is easy to schedule with. However, if you are calling from a city that observes DST, your local offset to Abu Dhabi will shift by one hour twice a year.

What is the best time to call Abu Dhabi from New York?

The best call window from New York to Abu Dhabi depends on the current offset. Abu Dhabi is currently UTC +4:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.