Ajman keeps UTC+4 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Ajman and your time
Ajman at a glance
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Region | Ajman |
| Time zone | Asia/Dubai |
| UTC offset now | UTC+4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 25.40° N, 55.48° E |
Ajman time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Ajman follow Asia/Dubai and keep UTC+4 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Ajman is on the same time as the rest of the United Arab Emirates, including the capital, Abu Dhabi.
Clock changes in Ajman, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ajman for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Ajman is
Take 9:00 AM in Ajman: 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 |
Ajman never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
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.
Daylight in Ajman
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Ajman grows from 10 hours 33 minutes to 13 hours 43 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Ajman
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:22 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:28 AM | 7:12 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:00 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 33 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ajman
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Ajman: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Places close to Ajman
All the places listed below keep the same time as Ajman.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah | 10 km (6 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dubai | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jebel Ali | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ras al-Khaimah | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fujairah | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Ain | 138 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Abu Dhabi | 152 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Musaffah City | 153 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in United Arab Emirates
All time zones and cities in the United Arab Emirates
Tools for time in Ajman
- Convert a time to or from Ajman: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Ajman to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Ajman and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ajman in?
Ajman uses the Asia/Dubai time zone, which is UTC+4 all year.
Does Ajman use daylight saving time?
No. Ajman stays on UTC+4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Ajman and New York?
Ajman 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 Ajman does not.
Is Ajman on the same time as Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Ajman and Abu Dhabi both use UTC+4 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ajman?
About 13 hours 43 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 33 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.