Current Time in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates (UAE) uses Asia/Dubai (UTC+04:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across United Arab Emirates below.
Time across United Arab Emirates
4 cities trackedUnited Arab Emirates is in a single time zone — Asia/Dubai (UTC+04:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Apr 10 | Eid al-Fitr | — | public |
| Jun 16 | Arafat Day | — | public |
| Jun 17 | Eid al-Adha | — | public |
| Jul 7 | Islamic New Year | — | public |
| Sep 15 | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | — | public |
| Nov 30 | Commemoration Day | — | public |
| Dec 2 | National Day | — | public |
Dubai vs the World
Current time difference between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Dubai |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 8:18 AM | UTC−4 | 8h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 1:18 PM | UTC+1 | 3h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 4:18 PM | UTC+4 | Same time |
| MumbaiIndia | 5:48 PM | UTC+5:30 | 1h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 8:18 PM | UTC+8 | 4h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 9:18 PM | UTC+9 | 5h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 10:18 PM | UTC+10 | 6h behind |
Business Hours in Dubai (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Dubai, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Dubai | 5:00 PM in Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| London | 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Dubai | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 10:30 AM | 6:30 PM |
| Singapore | 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Sydney | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is United Arab Emirates in?
United Arab Emirates uses Asia/Dubai (UTC+04:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in United Arab Emirates right now?
The current time in Dubai is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does United Arab Emirates observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — United Arab Emirates does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does United Arab Emirates have?
United Arab Emirates has 1 time zone (Asia/Dubai).
What is United Arab Emirates's UTC / GMT offset?
United Arab Emirates is in Asia/Dubai (UTC+04:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout United Arab Emirates?
Yes — the whole of United Arab Emirates shares one time zone (Asia/Dubai, UTC+04:00).
What is UAE time?
"UAE" stands for United Arab Emirates (AE). United Arab Emirates is in Asia/Dubai (UTC+04:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between United Arab Emirates and India?
United Arab Emirates (UTC+04:00) is 1 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.