Current Time in United Arab Emirates
GMT+4 (UTC+04:00) · 16 cities · Capital: Abu Dhabi
Time Zone
| GMT+4 | UTC+04:00 |
Country Facts
| Capital | Abu Dhabi |
| Currency | AED (د.إ) |
| Calling code | +971 |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Drives on | right |
Daylight Saving Time
United Arab Emirates does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains UTC+04:00 year-round.
Time planning in United Arab Emirates
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in United Arab Emirates.
Country time shape
United Arab Emirates uses one main time zone: GMT+4 (UTC+04:00). Scheduling by country is usually reliable.
Major city anchor
Start with Dubai for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses Asia/Dubai.
DST complexity
United Arab Emirates has no listed daylight-saving change in the primary time zone data, which makes recurring schedules easier to maintain.
| Reference market | United Arab Emirates | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:30 AM-5:30 PM |
| Berlin | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Paris | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| London | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM |
Best listed overlap: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in United Arab Emirates with Moscow.
Time Difference from United Arab Emirates
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +8h |
| Chicago | +9h |
| Los Angeles | +11h |
| London | +3h |
| Paris | +2h |
| Berlin | +2h |
| Moscow | +1h |
| Mumbai | -1h 30m |
| Bangkok | -3h |
| Shanghai | -4h |
| Tokyo | -5h |
| Sydney | -6h |
| Auckland | -8h |
| São Paulo | +7h |
1 Cities in United Arab Emirates
| Time | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | GMT+4 | --:--:-- |
Time in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates uses a single time zone: GMT+4 (UTC+04:00), identified by the IANA timezone database as Asia/Dubai. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+04:00 remains constant throughout the year.
The largest city is Dubai. The capital, Abu Dhabi, uses the GMT+4 time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is United Arab Emirates in?
United Arab Emirates uses the GMT+4 time zone (UTC+04:00). The IANA identifier is Asia/Dubai. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+04:00 remains constant throughout the year.
Does United Arab Emirates observe daylight saving time?
No. United Arab Emirates does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC+04:00 year-round.
What is the capital of United Arab Emirates?
The capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi. The currency is the AED (د.إ) and the country calling code is +971.
What is the time difference between United Arab Emirates and New York?
United Arab Emirates is +8h compared to New York (Eastern Time). This difference may change by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.
How many cities in United Arab Emirates does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 16 cities in United Arab Emirates. The largest include Dubai.