Time difference between Abu Dhabi and New York

New York is 8 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

United Arab Emirates · Gulf Standard Time

11:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Eastern Daylight Time

3:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Abu Dhabi to New York 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 New York?

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

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

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

When is the best time to call New York 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 New York), when both places are in normal office hours.

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

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

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