How to read it
Dubai and Abu Dhabi, side by side
Each row is one city's day, half an hour to a square, lined up by the hours along the bottom.
- 1Filled: at the desk, 9:00 to 18:00 where that city is.
- 2Grey: up early, up late, or the weekend.
- 3Outline: asleep.
- 4Red band: your slot. Read straight down to see the same moment in every city.
- 5A marks the best time for everyone; B, when there is one, the next best.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi share a clock, so the rows match square for square.
Through the year
How the gap between Dubai and Abu Dhabi moves
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are on the same time today. Neither city changes its clocks, so they share a clock all year.
- Dubai and Abu Dhabi on the same time
Questions
Questions people ask
What is the time difference between Dubai and Abu Dhabi?
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are on the same time (as of Wed, 21 Oct 2026). Neither city changes its clocks, so they share a clock all year.
What is the best time for a call between Dubai and Abu Dhabi?
Dubai and Abu Dhabi share a clock, so any time in the working day works for both.
Does Dubai change its clocks?
No. Dubai stays on UTC+4 all year.
Does Abu Dhabi change its clocks?
No. Abu Dhabi stays on UTC+4 all year.
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From the team behind 10:10
Running an event across time zones?
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