United Arab Emirates Time
What is the time now in United Arab Emirates?
Current timezone: GST - Gulf Standard Time
Current offset: UTC/GMT +4
Observe DST: No
United Arab Emirates does not change between summer time and winter time.
United Arab Emirates Map
Image: Geology
Key cities within the United Arab Emirates with the same time: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajmān, Al Ain, Fujairah.
The IANA time zone identifier for Dubai is Asia/Dubai.
United Arab Emirates Overview
- Official Name: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Continent: Asia
- Region: Western Asia / Middle East (Arabian Peninsula)
- Area: 83,600 km² (approx.)
- Capital: Abu Dhabi
- Largest City: Dubai
- Borders: Saudi Arabia (south and west), Oman (east and north); coastlines along the Persian Gulf (north) and Gulf of Oman (east)
- Currency: UAE Dirham (AED)
- Calling code: +971
- Internet top level domain: .ae
- Latitude: 24°N, Longitude: 54°E (approximate center)
- Population: ~11–12 million (2026 est., majority expatriates)
- Time Zone: Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) — no DST
Related: World Timezones, Asia Time, Middle East Time .