New York to Abu Dhabi time converter

Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 5:00 PM in Abu Dhabi.

New York EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Abu Dhabi GST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
United Arab Emirates
Wed, Oct 21
GSTUTC+4+8h
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6:04 PM in New York, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to Abu Dhabi conversion table

Every hour of today in New York and the matching time in Abu Dhabi. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

New YorkAbu Dhabi
12:00 AM8:00 AM
1:00 AM9:00 AM
2:00 AM10:00 AM
3:00 AM11:00 AM
4:00 AM12:00 PM
5:00 AM1:00 PM
6:00 AM2:00 PM
7:00 AM3:00 PM
8:00 AM4:00 PM
9:00 AM5:00 PM
10:00 AM6:00 PM
11:00 AM7:00 PM
12:00 PM8:00 PM
1:00 PM9:00 PM
2:00 PM10:00 PM
3:00 PM11:00 PM
4:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in New York (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New York and Abu Dhabi switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +8h

Distance

New York and Abu Dhabi are 11,022 km (6,849 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New York and Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of New York.

What time is it in Abu Dhabi when it is 9 AM in New York?

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 5:00 PM in Abu Dhabi.

When is the best time to call Abu Dhabi from New York?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in New York (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi).

Does the time difference between New York and Abu Dhabi change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.