Time Now in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
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Abu Dhabi ranks
#58 for largest capital by population.
Lat/Long: 24.45° N, 54.38° E
Elevation: 6 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 26 cities in United Arab Emirates by population
Emirate: Abu Dhabi
Country: 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Dubai
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: +04
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Local time in Abu Dhabi runs on a UTC+04:00 offset (Asia/Dubai). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At about 6 m, Abu Dhabi is practically at sea level. Dubai is the nearest major hub, roughly 123 km distant. As one of the United Arab Emirates's largest cities, Abu Dhabi is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
The sun rises over Abu Dhabi at 05:59 and sets at 18:52, giving 12h 52m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Abu Dhabi
Daylight Hours in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi gets 12h 53m of daylight today. Sunrise in Abu Dhabi is at 05:59 and sunset in Abu Dhabi is at 18:52.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 37m near the December solstice to 13h 39m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 20 Aug ● | 04:36 | 05:59 | 12:26 | 15:54 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 04:37 | 05:59 | 12:25 | 15:53 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 04:38 | 05:59 | 12:25 | 15:53 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 04:38 | 06:00 | 12:25 | 15:53 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 04:39 | 06:00 | 12:25 | 15:53 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 04:39 | 06:00 | 12:24 | 15:53 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 04:40 | 06:01 | 12:24 | 15:52 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Abu Dhabi
Sunrise
in Abu Dhabi
↑
5:59 AM
Sunset
in Abu Dhabi
↓
6:52 PM
Day Length
12h 52m
Dawn
in Abu Dhabi
5:35 AM
Dusk
in Abu Dhabi
7:16 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Abu Dhabi
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
55.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:01
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:42
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Distances & Clock Changes in Abu Dhabi
How Far Is Abu Dhabi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 123 km | NE (47deg) |
| Mumbai | 1,999 km | ESE (104deg) |
| Moscow | 3,739 km | NNW (343deg) |
| Paris | 5,242 km | NW (315deg) |
| London | 5,475 km | NW (318deg) |
| Singapore | 5,896 km | ESE (108deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,058 km | E (79deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,051 km | ENE (58deg) |
Abu Dhabi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Abu Dhabi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 24.4deg S, 125.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abu Dhabi
What time is it in Abu Dhabi right now?
The current local time in Abu Dhabi is 20:14 on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Abu Dhabi follows the Asia/Dubai time zone.
What time zone is Abu Dhabi in?
Clocks in Abu Dhabi follow the Asia/Dubai IANA time zone (UTC+04:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Abu Dhabi?
Is Abu Dhabi on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 20, 2026, Abu Dhabi is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Abu Dhabi today?
In Abu Dhabi today the sun rises at 05:59 and sets at 18:52, giving 12h 52m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Abu Dhabi tonight?
Over Abu Dhabi tonight the moon shows a First Quarter phase at 55.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Abu Dhabi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Abu Dhabi, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.