Current Time in United Arab Emirates

The UAE uses Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) year-round with no Daylight Saving Time. Dubai is a major global business and tourism hub, while Abu Dhabi is the capital.

United Arab Emirates does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). This means the time difference with countries that do observe DST (such as the US, UK, and most of Europe) will change twice a year when those countries adjust their clocks.

Calling United Arab Emirates from the US requires careful planning due to the significant time difference. If you're on the East Coast (EST), try calling between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, which will be morning time in United Arab Emirates. West Coast callers (PST) can call between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For UK callers, early morning calls work best.

Standard business hours in United Arab Emirates are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

When traveling to United Arab Emirates, expect significant jet lag if coming from Europe or the Americas. Allow 1-2 days to adjust to the time difference. Most United Arab Emirates hotels will have alarm clocks, but setting your phone to local time immediately upon arrival helps. Multiple languages are spoken including Arabic and English. Business meetings often start punctually, so account for traffic when planning.