United Arab Emirates — Time & Date Guide
Complete time and date reference for United Arab Emirates. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.
Key Facts
Primary Timezone
Asia/Dubai
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+4
Capital
Dubai
DST
Not observed
Calling Code
+971
Currency
AED
Region
Asia
Country Code
AE
Current Time in United Arab Emirates
The primary timezone is Asia/Dubai (currently UTC+4). United Arab Emirates has 5 major cities tracked below.
View United Arab Emirates World Clock →| City | Timezone |
|---|---|
| Dubai | Asia/Dubai |
| Abu Dhabi | Asia/Dubai |
| Sharjah | Asia/Dubai |
| Ras al-Khaimah | Asia/Dubai |
| Al Ain | Asia/Dubai |
Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates — 2026
View the complete list of official public holidays in United Arab Emirates for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.
United Arab Emirates Holidays 2026 →Sunrise & Sunset in United Arab Emirates
Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in United Arab Emirates.
United Arab Emirates Sunrise & Sunset →Daylight Saving Time in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+4 remains constant year-round.
United Arab Emirates DST 2026 →Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is United Arab Emirates in?
United Arab Emirates uses the Asia/Dubai timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+4.
Does United Arab Emirates observe daylight saving time?
No, United Arab Emirates does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+4 stays the same year-round.
What are the public holidays in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the United Arab Emirates holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of United Arab Emirates?
The capital of United Arab Emirates is Dubai. The country's calling code is +971 and its currency is AED.
What is the current time in United Arab Emirates?
The current UTC offset in United Arab Emirates is UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai). Visit the world clock page for United Arab Emirates to see live times for cities in the country.