Current Time in Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates · GST · UTC+4:00
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Asia/Dubai
Timezone Details
| Timezone | GST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+4:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Dubai |
| Country |  United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 1.5 million |
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About Abu Dhabi Time Zone (GST)
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, uses Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) year-round without Daylight Saving Time. As the political and administrative center of the UAE, Abu Dhabi is also a major oil-producing hub.
Key fact: Abu Dhabi shares the same timezone as Dubai (GST, UTC+4) — both are in the UAE.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Abu Dhabi with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Abu Dhabi Time
What time is it in Abu Dhabi right now? +
The current time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Abu Dhabi is in the GST timezone (UTC+4:00).
What timezone is Abu Dhabi in? +
Abu Dhabi is in the GST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Dubai. The UTC offset is +4:00 (year-round).Does Abu Dhabi observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Abu Dhabi does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+4:00 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Abu Dhabi? +
Abu Dhabi's UTC offset is UTC+4:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and London? +
Abu Dhabi (GST) is UTC+4:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Abu Dhabi shares the same timezone as Dubai (GST, UTC+4) — both are in the UAE.
How do I convert Abu Dhabi time to UTC? +
To convert Abu Dhabi time to UTC, subtract UTC+4:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Abu Dhabi and the UTC offset is UTC+4:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Abu Dhabi in? +
Abu Dhabi is located in Asia. It is the 1.5 million population city in United Arab Emirates.
What is the IANA timezone name for Abu Dhabi? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Abu Dhabi is
Asia/Dubai. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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