Current Time in Dubai
The current local time in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, updated live every second.
Note The time is computed in your browser from Dubai’s official time zone (Asia/Dubai) — never hardcoded. Dubai keeps UTC+4 year-round.
Dubai vs other Middle East & Africa cities, right now
Live current time in nearby major cities, and how far each is ahead of or behind Dubai.
| City | Current time | vs Dubai |
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| Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates | --:--:-- | |
| Riyadh Saudi Arabia | --:--:-- | |
| Doha Qatar | --:--:-- | |
| Kuwait City Kuwait | --:--:-- | |
| Muscat Oman | --:--:-- | |
| Tel Aviv Israel | --:--:-- | |
| Cairo Egypt | --:--:-- | |
| Casablanca Morocco | --:--:-- | |
| Lagos Nigeria | --:--:-- | |
| Nairobi Kenya | --:--:-- |
How to read the time in Dubai
- 01 The large clock shows Dubai’s current local time, ticking every second in 24-hour format, with the 12-hour (AM/PM) time beside it.
- 02 Read the zone label and UTC offset to see how Dubai relates to Coordinated Universal Time — it updates itself when daylight saving changes.
- 03Use the “ahead of / behind your local time” line to convert Dubai time to your own instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dubai in?
Dubai, United Arab Emirates uses the Asia/Dubai time zone (IANA identifier). Dubai stays on UTC+4 all year and does not change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?
No. Dubai keeps the same offset (UTC+4) throughout the year and does not adjust its clocks seasonally, so its local time relative to UTC never changes.
What is the time difference between Dubai and Abu Dhabi?
The gap between Dubai and Abu Dhabi depends on the current daylight-saving state of each city, so it can shift during the year. The live reference table above shows exactly how many hours Abu Dhabi and other cities are ahead of or behind Dubai right now.
Is this Dubai clock accurate and free?
Yes. The time is calculated live in your browser from Dubai's official IANA time zone (Asia/Dubai) and your device clock — nothing is hardcoded and nothing is uploaded. It is completely free and needs no sign-up.