Current Time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

GST

IANA Identifier

Asia/Dubai

UTC Offset

UTC+4

Country

United Arab Emirates (AE)

Location Details

Coordinates

24.4539°, 54.3773°

Population

1.5M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) — 30 km

Nearby Cities

• Dubai — United Arab Emirates
• Addis Ababa — Ethiopia
• Ankara — Turkey
• Antananarivo — Madagascar
• Baghdad — Iraq
• Baku — Azerbaijan
• Dar es Salaam — Tanzania
• Doha — Qatar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Abu Dhabi in?

Abu Dhabi is in the GST time zone (Asia/Dubai), which is UTC+4 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Abu Dhabi observe Daylight Saving Time?

Abu Dhabi uses the Asia/Dubai IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Abu Dhabi?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi has a UTC offset of UTC+4. This means it is 4 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is served by Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).