PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Abu Dhabi
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Gulf Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Dubai
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+4
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Region
- Abu Dhabi
- Population
- 1,807,000
- Coordinates
- 24.45° N, 54.40° E
- Elevation
- 6 m
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates, with a population of about 1,807,000. It uses the Gulf Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Dubai).
Abu Dhabi does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+4 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Dubai.
Because Abu Dhabi lies at 24.45° N, 54.40° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 13 h 39 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 10 h 37 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 5:34 AM | 7:13 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September equinox | 6:10 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| December solstice | 7:01 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 37 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Abu Dhabi in?
Abu Dhabi is in the Gulf Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Dubai. The UTC offset is UTC+4.
Does Abu Dhabi have daylight saving time?
No. Abu Dhabi stays on UTC+4 all year.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and New York?
In January New York is 9 hours behind Abu Dhabi, and in July it is 8 hours behind Abu Dhabi, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 12 hours behind Abu Dhabi, and in July it is 11 hours behind Abu Dhabi, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Abu Dhabi?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:34 AM and sets at about 7:13 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:01 AM and sets at about 5:38 PM (local time).