Time difference

Time difference between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.

Dubai is currently in the same time zone as Abu Dhabi.

Abu DhabiGMT+4
5:14 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
DubaiGMT+4
5:14 PM
Thursday, Jun 18

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Best times to meet

The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in both cities overlap for 8 hours. 9 AM5 PM in Abu Dhabi is 9 AM5 PM in Dubai. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.

Quick conversion table

Abu DhabiDubai
8 AM8:00 AM
12 PM12:00 PM
3 PM3:00 PM
5 PM5:00 PM
9 PM9:00 PM

Daylight saving

The time difference between these two cities stays the same over the next six months — neither zone is changing for daylight saving in that window.

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead is Dubai than Abu Dhabi?
Dubai and Abu Dhabi share the same time zone.
What time is 9 AM in Abu Dhabi in Dubai?
9:00 AM in Abu Dhabi is 9:00 AM in Dubai.
Do Abu Dhabi and Dubai observe daylight saving?
The time difference between these two cities stays the same over the next six months — neither zone is changing for daylight saving in that window.
When is the best time to call Dubai from Abu Dhabi?
Aim for 9 AM–5 PM in Abu Dhabi, which is 9 AM–5 PM in Dubai.