Time Difference Between Abu Dhabi and London

The time difference between Abu Dhabi and London is 3 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Abu Dhabi, it is 09:00 in London. Abu Dhabi uses the Asia/Dubai time zone (UTC+4), while London uses Europe/London (UTC+1).

London is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi — 3 hours
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
05:46:21
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+4 · +04
London, United Kingdom
02:46:21
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+1 · BST (DST)

Time Zone Details: Abu Dhabi vs London

Detail Abu Dhabi London
Time Zone IDAsia/DubaiEurope/London
UTC OffsetUTC+4UTC+1
Abbreviation+04BST
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Kingdom
RegionMiddle EastEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 5 overlapping business hours between Abu Dhabi and London (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

12:00–17:00 in Abu Dhabi  =  09:00–14:00 in London

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Abu Dhabi time to London time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Abu Dhabi London
00:00 21:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 22:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 00:00 Night
04:00 01:00 Night
05:00 02:00 Night
06:00 03:00
07:00 04:00
08:00 05:00
09:00 06:00
10:00 07:00
11:00 08:00
12:00 09:00 Overlap
13:00 10:00 Overlap
14:00 11:00 Overlap
15:00 12:00 Overlap
16:00 13:00 Overlap
17:00 14:00
18:00 15:00
19:00 16:00
20:00 17:00
21:00 18:00
22:00 19:00 Night
23:00 20:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

London is currently observing daylight saving time, while Abu Dhabi is on standard time. When London switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and London?

The time difference is 3 hours. London is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

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

The best window is between 12:00 and 17:00 Abu Dhabi time, which corresponds to 09:00–14:00 in London. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Abu Dhabi time to London time?

Subtract 3 hours from Abu Dhabi time to get London time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.