Race
Start time, live countdown, and the same moment in every major city.
Countdown
104 days, 16 hours
Sun, Dec 6, 5:00 PM in Abu Dhabi
Sun, Dec 6, 1:00 PM UTC
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
Verified 2026-07-18 — source: formula1.com · editorial policy
Race in major cities
| City | Local time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Los AngelesPST | 5:00 AM | Sunday, Dec 6 |
| New YorkEST | 8:00 AM | Sunday, Dec 6 |
| São PauloBRT | 10:00 AM | Sunday, Dec 6 |
| LondonGMT | 1:00 PM | Sunday, Dec 6 |
| ParisCET | 2:00 PM | Sunday, Dec 6 |
| BerlinCET | 2:00 PM | Sunday, Dec 6 |
| CairoEET | 3:00 PM | Sunday, Dec 6 |
| DubaiGST | 5:00 PM | Sunday, Dec 6 |
| MumbaiIST | 6:30 PM | Sunday, Dec 6 |
| BangkokICT | 8:00 PM | Sunday, Dec 6 |
| SingaporeGMT+8 | 9:00 PM | Sunday, Dec 6 |
| ShanghaiCST | 9:00 PM | Sunday, Dec 6 |
| TokyoJST | 10:00 PM | Sunday, Dec 6 |
| SeoulKST | 10:00 PM | Sunday, Dec 6 |
| SydneyAEDT | 12:00 AM | Monday, Dec 7 |
| AucklandNZDT | 2:00 AM | Monday, Dec 7 |
All times are computed from the official UTC kickoff and account for daylight saving in each city.
FAQ
- What time does Race start?
- Race (Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026) starts at 2026-12-06T13:00:00Z UTC. The countdown and tables on this page show that moment in your local timezone and in every major city.
- Where is Race being played?
- Race kicks off Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM local time at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi.
- How do I add Race to my calendar?
- Use the Google Calendar link or download the .ics file from this page — both are built from the official UTC start time so they land correctly in any calendar app.
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