Time Difference Between Abu Dhabi and New York

New York is 8 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi

Asia/Dubai · UTC+4

United States

New York

America/New_York · UTC-4

Best Times to Meet

Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Abu Dhabi and New York.

  • Abu Dhabi

    5:00 PM

    New York

    9:00 AM

Abu Dhabi to New York — 24-Hour Conversion

Each row shows the equivalent local time in New York for an hour in Abu Dhabi. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

New York, United States (UTC-4) is 8 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UTC+4).

What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Abu Dhabi and New York?

The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.

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

Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.

When it is 9 AM in Abu Dhabi, what time is it in New York?

Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Abu Dhabi is mapped to its equivalent local time in New York, including day shift markers when the date differs.