Time now in United Arab Emirates

UTC+04:00 • Asia/Dubai (+04)

Your device clock is 411ms behind of the detected local time (Asia/Dubai, UTC+04:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

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Friday, September 11, 2026, week 37

Time in United Arab Emirates now

United Arab Emirates has one official time zone: +04 (UTC+04:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in United Arab Emirates is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in United Arab Emirates?

Official time in United Arab Emirates is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in United Arab Emirates

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Asia/Dubai UTC+04:00 Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi

List of time zones used in United Arab Emirates (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Asia/Dubai UTC+04:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and United Arab Emirates

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and United Arab Emirates depends on the region.

  • Dubai: 8 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does United Arab Emirates use daylight saving time?

No. United Arab Emirates does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in United Arab Emirates?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+4:00 and UTC+4:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does United Arab Emirates have?
United Arab Emirates has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does United Arab Emirates use daylight saving time?
No. United Arab Emirates does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert United Arab Emirates time

To convert United Arab Emirates time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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