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Time Difference: Abu Dhabi to Dubai

🇦🇪Abu DhabiUTC+4
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🇦🇪DubaiUTC+4
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Abu Dhabi, UAE
Fri, May 29
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Dubai, UAE
Fri, May 29

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Time Difference
0 hours
Abu Dhabi and Dubai are in the same timezone
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Abu Dhabi vs Dubai timezone guide

Abu Dhabi (UAE) uses the Asia/Dubai timezone at UTC+4, while Dubai (UAE) uses Asia/Dubai at UTC+4. Both cities share the same standard UTC offset, though daylight saving rules may cause a temporary difference during parts of the year.

Best meeting times between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 8 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–5pm in Abu Dhabi, which is 9am–5pm in Dubai. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Abu DhabiDubaiStatus
6am6amAbu Dhabi early, Dubai early
7am7amAbu Dhabi early, Dubai early
8am8amAbu Dhabi early, Dubai early
9am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm5pmAbu Dhabi evening, Dubai evening
6pm6pmAbu Dhabi evening, Dubai evening
7pm7pmAbu Dhabi evening, Dubai evening
8pm8pmAbu Dhabi evening, Dubai evening
9pm9pmAbu Dhabi evening, Dubai evening
10pm10pmAbu Dhabi late evening, Dubai late evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Neither Abu Dhabi nor Dubai observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at the same time all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Great-circle distance
123 km
Direct flight time
no flight needed at this distance

Abu Dhabi and Dubai are 123 km apart along the great-circle route. The cities are close enough that ground transport is usually faster than flying.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Dubai?
The current time difference is 0 hours. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are currently at the same time.
Is Abu Dhabi ahead of Dubai?
Abu Dhabi and Dubai are currently at the same time.
What time is it in Dubai when it's 9 AM in Abu Dhabi?
When it's 9 AM in Abu Dhabi, it's 9am in Dubai.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Abu Dhabi and Dubai?
The best window is 9am–5pm in Abu Dhabi, which is 9am–5pm in Dubai. That's 8 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Abu Dhabi and Dubai observe daylight saving time?
Neither Abu Dhabi nor Dubai observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Abu Dhabi and Dubai?
Abu Dhabi and Dubai are 123 km apart along the great-circle route.