Current local time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
UTC+04:00 · UTC+04:00 · Gulf Standard Time
About Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates uses the Gulf Standard Time time zone (Asia/Dubai), currently UTC+04:00. It is the capital of United Arab Emirates. Population: about 603,492.
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
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| Coordinates: | 24°25′N / 54°26′E |
| Population: | 603,492 |
| Currency: | United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) |
| Languages: | Arabic |
| Country calling code: | +971 |
Time zone in Abu Dhabi
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Dubai |
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| Time zone name: | Gulf Standard Time (UTC+04:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+04:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Abu Dhabi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+04:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Abu Dhabi today
| Sunrise: | 06:22 |
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| Sunset: | 17:50 |
| Solar noon: | 12:06 |
| Day length: | 11h 28m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:59 – 18:13 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+04:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Abu Dhabi
- London+3 hAbu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of London
- New York+8 hAbu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+3 hAbu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Abu Dhabi time
What time zone is Abu Dhabi in?
Abu Dhabi uses the IANA time zone Asia/Dubai (Gulf Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+04:00.
Does Abu Dhabi observe daylight saving time?
Abu Dhabi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+04:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and London?
Right now Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and New York?
Right now Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.