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Current Time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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

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  · Abu Dhabi
Asia/Dubai

Convert Abu Dhabi time

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Time zone of Abu Dhabi

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

Time difference between Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi

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

Abu Dhabi time FAQ

What time is it in Abu Dhabi right now?

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

What time zone is Abu Dhabi in?

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

Does Abu Dhabi observe daylight saving time?

No. Abu Dhabi stays on UTC+4 all year.

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and New York?

New York is 9 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

Other cities in UAE

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