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Time Difference: Abu Dhabi to London

🇦🇪Abu DhabiUTC+4
vs
🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
🇦🇪
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Fri, Jun 5
🇬🇧
London, UK
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
3 hours
London is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi vs London timezone guide

Abu Dhabi (UAE) uses the Asia/Dubai timezone at UTC+4, while London (UK) uses Europe/London at UTC+0. This means London is 4 hours behind Abu Dhabi (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Abu Dhabi and London

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 5 hours per day. The shared window is 12pm5pm in Abu Dhabi, which is 9am2pm in London. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Abu DhabiLondonStatus
6am3amAbu Dhabi early, London asleep
7am4amAbu Dhabi early, London asleep
8am5amAbu Dhabi early, London asleep
9am6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm5pmAbu Dhabi evening, London evening
9pm6pmAbu Dhabi evening, London evening
10pm7pmAbu Dhabi late evening, London 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 London

London observes daylight saving time, but Abu Dhabi does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around London's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 Mar 29Abu Dhabi is 4 hours ahead London
  • Mar 29 Oct 25Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead London
  • Oct 25 Jan 1Abu Dhabi is 4 hours ahead London

Distance between Abu Dhabi and London

Great-circle distance
5,475 km
Direct flight time
~7h 26m

Abu Dhabi and London are 5,475 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~7h 26m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and London?
The current time difference is 3 hours. Abu Dhabi is currently 3 hours ahead of London.
Is Abu Dhabi ahead of London?
Yes. Abu Dhabi is currently 3 hours ahead of London.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Abu Dhabi?
When it's 9 AM in Abu Dhabi, it's 6am in London.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Abu Dhabi and London?
The best window is 12pm–5pm in Abu Dhabi, which is 9am–2pm in London. That's 5 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Abu Dhabi and London observe daylight saving time?
London observes daylight saving time, but Abu Dhabi does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Abu Dhabi and London?
Abu Dhabi and London are 5,475 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 7 hours 26 minutes.