Current Time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
GSTUTC+4
Abu Dhabi time zone
Time Zone
Gulf Standard Time (GST)
IANA: Asia/Dubai
UTC Offset
UTC+4
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
24.45° N, 54.40° E
Sunrise
6:09 AM
Sunset
6:22 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi to New York | -8 hours | |
| Abu Dhabi to London | -3 hours | |
| Abu Dhabi to New Delhi | +1 hour 30 minutes | |
| Abu Dhabi to Tokyo | +5 hours | |
| Abu Dhabi to Sydney | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Abu Dhabi. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Abu Dhabi
What time zone is Abu Dhabi in?
Abu Dhabi is on Gulf Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Dubai), which is GST (UTC+4) all year.
Does Abu Dhabi observe daylight saving time?
No. Abu Dhabi does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on GST (UTC+4) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 8 hours behind Abu Dhabi. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Abu Dhabi?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:09 AM and sets at 6:22 PM local time, giving 12 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United Arab Emirates on the same time as Abu Dhabi?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates uses a single time zone, so Abu Dhabi has the same local time as the rest of the country.