Time in United Arab Emirates
Capital · Abu Dhabi
Time zone in United Arab Emirates
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Dubai Gulf Standard Time |
UTC+04:00 | No | Abu Dhabi |
About United Arab Emirates
| Capital: | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|
| Region: | Asia · Western Asia |
| Population: | 10,678,556 |
| Currency: | United Arab Emirates dirham (AED, إ.د) |
| Calling code: | +971 |
| Languages: | Arabic |
| ISO codes: | AE / ARE |
| Internet domain: | .ae |
Cities in United Arab Emirates
- Dubai
- Sharjah
- Abu Dhabi
- Ajman City
- Ras Al Khaimah City
- Musaffah
- Al Fujairah City
- Khalifa City
- Khalifah A City
- Reef Al Fujairah City
- Bani Yas City
- Zayed City
- Umm Al Quwain City
- Al Shamkhah City
- Al Ain City
- Kalba
- Khawr Fakkān
- Khor Fakkan
- Dibba Al-Fujairah
- Dibba Al-Hisn
- Ruwais
- Adh Dhayd
- Al Dhaid
- Ar Ruways
Public holidays in United Arab Emirates 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — رأس السنة الميلادية
- 16 Jan — الإسراء والمعراج estimated
- 18 Feb — اليوم الأول من رمضان estimated
- 20 Mar — عيد الفطر estimated
- 27 May — عيد الأضحى estimated
- 16 Jun — رأس السنة الهجرية estimated
- 25 Aug — المولد النبويّ estimated
- 2 Dec — اليوم الوطني
Frequently asked questions about time in United Arab Emirates
How many time zones does United Arab Emirates have?
United Arab Emirates uses one time zone: Gulf Standard Time (Asia/Dubai, currently UTC+04:00).
Does United Arab Emirates use daylight saving time?
No. None of United Arab Emirates’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Abu Dhabi, the capital of United Arab Emirates?
See the live clock on the Abu Dhabi time page. Abu Dhabi uses Asia/Dubai.