Current Time in Abu Dhabi
About Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is located in United Arab Emirates, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a major city with a population of around 1,807,000. It runs on Asia/Dubai time, currently UTC+4:00 relative to UTC. Abu Dhabi does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryUnited Arab Emirates
- Population1,807,000
- Latitude24.4512°
- Longitude54.3970°
- Time zoneAsia/Dubai
- Current UTC offsetUTC+4:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Abu Dhabi Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Abu Dhabi's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Abu Dhabi
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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United Arab Emirates National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Fri, Mar 20 |
| Arafah Day | Wed, May 27 |
| Eid al-Adha | Thu, May 28 |
| Islamic New Year | Wed, Jun 17 |
| Prophet's Birthday | Wed, Aug 26 |
| National Day | Wed, Dec 2 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue, Mar 9 |
| Arafah Day | Sat, May 15 |
| Eid al-Adha | Sun, May 16 |
| Islamic New Year | Sun, Jun 6 |
| Prophet's Birthday | Sat, Aug 14 |
| National Day | Thu, Dec 2 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Sat, Feb 26 |
| Arafah Day | Thu, May 4 |
| Eid al-Adha | Fri, May 5 |
| Islamic New Year | Thu, May 25 |
| Prophet's Birthday | Thu, Aug 3 |
| National Day | Sat, Dec 2 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Wed, Feb 14 |
| Arafah Day | Mon, Apr 23 |
| Eid al-Adha | Tue, Apr 24 |
| Islamic New Year | Mon, May 14 |
| Prophet's Birthday | Tue, Jul 24 |
| National Day | Sun, Dec 2 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mon, Feb 4 |
| Arafah Day | Fri, Apr 12 |
| Eid al-Adha | Sat, Apr 13 |
| Islamic New Year | Fri, May 3 |
| Prophet's Birthday | Sat, Jul 13 |
| National Day | Mon, Dec 2 |
Daylight Saving Time
Abu Dhabi does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+4:00 year-round.
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Abu Dhabi
What time zone is Abu Dhabi in?
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates uses the Asia/Dubai time zone. It is currently on UTC+4:00. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Abu Dhabi observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Abu Dhabi does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+4:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Abu Dhabi today?
The sun rises at 6:18 AM and sets at 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi today, giving 11h 41m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and New York City?
New York City is 8 hours behind Abu Dhabi right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is currently UTC+4:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.