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Current Time in United Arab Emirates

UAE is on Gulf Standard Time – GST (UTC+4) right now. UAE does not observe daylight saving time.

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Asia/Dubai

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Time zone of UAE

Time zoneGulf Standard Time
AbbreviationGST
UTC offsetUTC+4
IANA time zone idAsia/Dubai
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between UAE and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York9 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles12 hours behind--:--
London4 hours behind--:--
Paris3 hours behind--:--
India1 hour 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila4 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo5 hours ahead--:--
Sydney7 hours ahead--:--
Toronto9 hours behind--:--
Chicago10 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in UAE

UAE does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+4 all year, so conversions never shift.

UAE time FAQ

What time is it in UAE right now?

UAE is on GST (UTC+4). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in UAE, updated every second.

What time zone is UAE in?

UAE is in Gulf Standard Time, abbreviated GST, UTC+4. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Dubai.

Does UAE observe daylight saving time?

No. UAE stays on UTC+4 all year.

What is the time difference between UAE and New York?

New York is 9 hours behind UAE.

Current time in UAE cities

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.