Abu Dhabi does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on GST year-round.
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GST · UTC+4
Abu Dhabi Time Zone: GST and UTC+4
Abu Dhabi operates on GST (UTC+4), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 4 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Dubai.
Abu Dhabi does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on GST year-round. This means the time difference between Abu Dhabi and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Abu Dhabi, useful reference points: Abu Dhabi is 4 hours ahead of London on GMT and 9 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Abu Dhabi right now?
Abu Dhabi follows 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 GST (UTC+4). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Dubai.
Does Abu Dhabi observe daylight saving time?
Abu Dhabi does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on GST year-round.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and London?
Abu Dhabi (GST, UTC+4) is 4 hours ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and New York?
Abu Dhabi (GST, UTC+4) is 9 hours ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..