Al Ain keeps UTC+4 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Al Ain and your time
Al Ain at a glance
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Region | Abu Dhabi |
| Time zone | Asia/Dubai |
| UTC offset now | UTC+4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 24.19° N, 55.76° E |
Al Ain time zone and clock changes
Al Ain follows the Asia/Dubai time zone and stays on UTC+4 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
All of the United Arab Emirates keeps the same time, so Al Ain reads the same clock as Abu Dhabi.
Clock changes in Al Ain, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Al Ain for 2026 or 2027.
Al Ain time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Al Ain: 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 |
Al Ain 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Al Ain
Today
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Day length in Al Ain runs from 10 hours 38 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 38 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:09 PM, comes on July 3.
Daylight through the year in Al Ain
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:30 AM | 7:08 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:56 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 38 min |
When the sun is highest in Al Ain
Al Ain lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Al Ain
Every city below shares Al Ain’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sohar (Oman) | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dubai | 109 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jebel Ali | 112 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Saham (Oman) | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fujairah | 118 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Musaffah City | 131 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sharjah | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ibri (Oman) | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in United Arab Emirates
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Al Ain in?
Al Ain uses the Asia/Dubai time zone, which is UTC+4 all year.
Does Al Ain use daylight saving time?
No. Al Ain stays on UTC+4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Al Ain and New York?
Al Ain 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 Al Ain does not.
Is Al Ain on the same time as Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Al Ain and Abu Dhabi both use UTC+4 right now.
How long is the longest day in Al Ain?
About 13 hours 38 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 38 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.