Current Local Time in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (GMT+4)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Abu Dhabi follows Gulf Standard Time (GST), which is UTC+4. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.
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Asia/DubaiData: IANA Time Zone Database
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Hot desert with very hot summers (35-45°C) and warm winters (15-25°C).
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📍About Abu Dhabi Time Zone
Abu Dhabi is located in the Asia/Dubai time zone (UTC+4). As a major metropolitan city in United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Abu Dhabi, consider that standard business hours are typically Friday is Islamic holy day. Malls open late. local time. Abu Dhabi does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+4.
Abu Dhabi has a population of approximately 1.5M (2.9M in the metro area). The local currency is the UAE Dirham (AED). To call Abu Dhabi from abroad, use the country code +971 2. The primary language spoken is Arabic, English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Abu Dhabi time is 9 hours ahead of New York, and 4 hours ahead of London. This makes Abu Dhabi strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Abu Dhabi Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Dubai (UTC+4)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: United Arab Emirates (AE)
- • Coordinates: 24.45°, 54.37°
- • Calling Code: +971 2