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Current Time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Abu Dhabi in?

Abu Dhabi is located in Middle East. It is the 1.4 million population city in United Arab Emirates.

United Arab Emirates · GST · UTC+4:00

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Asia/Dubai

Abu Dhabi 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	1.4 million

Live Time Comparison — Abu Dhabi

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📅 Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for United Arab Emirates. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Feb 18

Eid al-Fitr (est.)

Apr 27

Eid al-Adha (est.)

May 17

Islamic New Year (est.)

Jul 26

Prophet Muhammad Birthday (est.)

Dec 2

UAE National Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Abu Dhabi

Find the best hours for a call between Abu Dhabi (GST, UTC+4:00) and another city.

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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. The seat of UAE's federal government and one of the world's wealthiest cities per capita.

Key fact: Abu Dhabi is in the same timezone as Dubai.

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 is in the same timezone as Dubai.

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 Middle East. It is the 1.4 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.

What time is sunrise in Abu Dhabi today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Abu Dhabi are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Abu Dhabi's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Abu Dhabi? +

Sunset times in Abu Dhabi are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Abu Dhabi? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Abu Dhabi to London, Abu Dhabi to New York, Abu Dhabi to Dubai, Abu Dhabi to Tokyo.