Time difference between Abu Dhabi and Boston

Boston is 8 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

United Arab Emirates · Gulf Standard Time

11:43 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Eastern Daylight Time

3:43 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Abu Dhabi to Boston time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Boston?

Boston is 8 hours behind Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is on UTC+4 and Boston is on UTC−4.

What time is it in Boston when it is 9 AM in Abu Dhabi?

When it is 9:00 AM in Abu Dhabi, it is 1:00 AM in Boston.

When is the best time to call Boston from Abu Dhabi?

The best time to call or meet is 5:00 PM–6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi (9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Boston), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Boston change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Boston will be 9 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of Boston. More: time in Abu Dhabi · time in Boston