Current Time in United Arab Emirates

18:27:17
Sunday, 13 September 2026
Capital time (Abu Dhabi)
Country: United Arab Emirates
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Population: 9,630,959
Area: 82880 km²
Currency: AED
Calling Code: +971
Coordinates: 24.4512° N, 54.3970° E
Country Code: AE
IANA Timezone
Asia/Dubai
UTC Offset
DST
No
Local Time
Sunrise
06:07
Sunset
18:29
Day Length
12h 22m

Major Airports in United Arab Emirates

  • Al Ain International Airport (AAN) - 18:27:17
  • Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) - 18:27:17
  • Dubai International Airport (DXB) - 18:27:17
  • Fujairah International Airport (FJR) - 18:27:17
  • Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) - 18:27:17
  • Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) - 18:27:17
  • Zayed International Airport (AUH) - 18:27:17

Daylight saving time in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates has 1 listed IANA time zones. None of them observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.

Best Time to Call United Arab Emirates

Business hours in United Arab Emirates (9 AM–5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:

  • Beijing: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
  • Paris: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
  • Toronto: 1:00 AM – 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
  • Seoul: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
  • Mexico City: 11:00 PM (previous day) – 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
  • Cairo: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
  • Bangkok: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)

Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.

Time Difference from United Arab Emirates

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many time zones does United Arab Emirates have?

United Arab Emirates uses a single time zone nationwide: Asia/Dubai, currently at UTC+4.

What time is it in United Arab Emirates right now?

The current local time in Abu Dhabi is 18:27:17 on Sunday, 13 September 2026.

Does United Arab Emirates observe daylight saving time?

No. United Arab Emirates is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.

What currency is used in United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates uses the Dirham (AED) as its official currency.

What language is spoken in United Arab Emirates?

The official language codes for United Arab Emirates are AR-AE, FA, EN, HI, UR.

What is the international calling code for United Arab Emirates?

To call United Arab Emirates from abroad, dial the country code +971 before the local number.

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