Current Time in United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates uses Gulf Standard Time all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
GSTUTC+4
United Arab Emirates time zone
Gulf Standard Time
Gulf Standard Time (GST)
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IANA time zone: Asia/Dubai.
Major cities in United Arab Emirates
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates to New York | -8 hours | |
| United Arab Emirates to London | -3 hours | |
| United Arab Emirates to New Delhi | +1 hour 30 minutes | |
| United Arab Emirates to Tokyo | +5 hours | |
| United Arab Emirates to Sydney | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in United Arab Emirates: FAQs
What time zone is the United Arab Emirates in?
The United Arab Emirates uses Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) all year.
Does the United Arab Emirates observe daylight saving time?
No. The United Arab Emirates does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between the United Arab Emirates and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 8 hours behind United Arab Emirates. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Abu Dhabi, the capital?
Abu Dhabi is on Gulf Standard Time, currently GST (UTC+4). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Abu Dhabi page.