Current time in United Arab Emirates
Gulf Standard Time (GST) · UTC+4 · Capital: Abu Dhabi
About United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates is a federal state made up of seven emirates in the southeastern tip of the Arabian peninsula. The UAE bordering the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman and bordering with Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman.The UAE political system based on the first constitution of the federation 1971 and consists of a multitude of governmental structures, both at federal level and each emirate. The official religion of the UAE is Islam and Arabic is the official language.
The peculiarity of the country is that the population is composed of approximately 80% of immigrants (expatriates) while only 20% are indigenous. This creates a unique composition: more than 100 different nationalities registered as residents of the UAE contributing in their own way in the formation of more multi-cultural society in the Middle East or even the whole world. There is a developed tolerance to the “different” (non-Arab) lifestyle and many Westerners feel very comfortable in the country.
However, the UAE remains a purely Arab Muslim country that tries to keep its religious and cultural traditions, while lifestyle is being westernized daily, with emphasis on major urban centers, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The dirham is the currency of the United Arab Emirates.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is the United Arab Emirates in?
The United Arab Emirates uses Gulf Standard Time (GST), which is UTC+4 at the moment.
How many time zones does the United Arab Emirates have?
The United Arab Emirates has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+4 right now.
Does the United Arab Emirates observe daylight saving time?
No. The United Arab Emirates does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+4 all year round.
What time is it in Abu Dhabi right now?
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is on Gulf Standard Time (GST), UTC+4. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between the United Arab Emirates and London?
The United Arab Emirates is currently 3 hours ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between the United Arab Emirates and New York?
The United Arab Emirates is currently 8 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call the United Arab Emirates?
Office hours in the United Arab Emirates (9:00–17:00 local time) are 06:00–14:00 in London and 01:00–09:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Asia are on the same time as the United Arab Emirates?
Right now these countries in Asia share UTC+4: Oman.
What is the dialling code for the United Arab Emirates?
The international dialling code for the United Arab Emirates is +971.