Current local time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The live clock above shows the time in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is in the Asia/Dubai time zone, UTC+4 right now.
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Region | Abu Dhabi |
| Population | about 582,000 |
| Coordinates | 24.47° N, 54.37° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Dubai |
| Abbreviation | UTC+4 |
| UTC offset | UTC+4 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Abu Dhabi doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+4 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:34 AM | 7:13 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September equinox | 6:10 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:01 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 37 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Abu Dhabi at about 12:31 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 23 minutes ahead of the sun, because Abu Dhabi sits at 54.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° E.
Abu Dhabi time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 12 hours behind in Jan, 11 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 4 hours behind in Jan, 3 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 1.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 4 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 5 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 125 km (78 mi) | same time |
| Al Ayn | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Sharjah | 145 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Ras al Khaymah | 217 km (135 mi) | same time |
| Suhar, Oman | 240 km (149 mi) | same time |
| Ibri, Oman | 259 km (161 mi) | same time |
| Doha, Qatar | 300 km (186 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Bandar-e-Abbas, Iran | 359 km (223 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
Other cities in United Arab Emirates
Questions people ask
What time zone is Abu Dhabi in?
Abu Dhabi is in the Asia/Dubai time zone, UTC+4, all year.
Does Abu Dhabi have daylight saving time?
Abu Dhabi doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+4 all year.
Why isn't noon in Abu Dhabi when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Abu Dhabi's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° E, so on standard time they run about 23 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).