Abu Dhabi runs on UTC+4 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Abu Dhabi and your time
Abu Dhabi at a glance
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Region | Abu Dhabi |
| Capital of | the United Arab Emirates |
| Time zone | Asia/Dubai |
| UTC offset now | UTC+4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 24.45° N, 54.40° E |
Time zone in Abu Dhabi
The clocks in Abu Dhabi follow Asia/Dubai and keep UTC+4 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
As the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Abu Dhabi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Abu Dhabi for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Abu Dhabi and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Abu Dhabi: the clock reads 12:00 AM in New York, 4:00 PM in Sydney and 9:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind | 4 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min ahead | 1 h 30 min ahead | 1 h 30 min ahead | 6 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
Because Abu Dhabi keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Abu Dhabi
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Over the year, daylight in Abu Dhabi grows from 10 hours 37 minutes to 13 hours 39 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 2 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Abu Dhabi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:27 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:35 AM | 7:14 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:02 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 37 min |
When the sun is highest in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Abu Dhabi
Every city below shares Abu Dhabi’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musaffah City | 13 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jebel Ali | 94 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dubai | 115 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Ain | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sharjah | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ajman | 152 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fujairah | 210 km (130 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ras al-Khaimah | 215 km (134 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in United Arab Emirates
All time zones and cities in the United Arab Emirates
Plan around the time in Abu Dhabi
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Abu Dhabi in?
Abu Dhabi uses the Asia/Dubai time zone, which is UTC+4 all year.
Does Abu Dhabi use daylight saving time?
No. Abu Dhabi stays on UTC+4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and New York?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of New York in January and 8 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Abu Dhabi does not.
How long is the longest day in Abu Dhabi?
About 13 hours 39 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 37 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.