Does Abu Dhabi observe daylight saving time?

No. Abu Dhabi stays on GST (UTC+4) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does London observe daylight saving time?

Yes. London is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).

What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Abu Dhabi?

6:00 AM in London, on the same day.

Abu Dhabi to London Meeting Planner

London is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi right now. Their working days overlap for 5 hours today.

Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates

3:56 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · GST

London · United Kingdom

12:56 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · BST · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Abu Dhabi and London

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Abu Dhabi (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in London). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

Abu DhabiOrganizerUnited Arab Emirates ·3:56AMnow
LondonUnited Kingdom ·· summer time12:56AMnow

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Date in Abu Dhabi

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Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Abu Dhabi time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Abu Dhabi (13:00) and London (10:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Abu Dhabi (12:00) and London (09:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Abu Dhabi (14:00) and London (11:00).

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Your meeting

Abu Dhabi1:00 PM GSTSun, Oct 18
London10:00 AM BSTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 09:00 UTC

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Time difference between Abu Dhabi and London

London is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi right now: London is on BST (UTC+1) and Abu Dhabi on GST (UTC+4). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in London: then London is 4 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

Time difference between Abu Dhabi and London over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	London 3 hours behind	—
Sun, Oct 25	London 4 hours behind	Clocks go back in London
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	London 3 hours behind	Clocks go forward in London

Abu Dhabi is on Gulf Standard Time. London is on Greenwich Mean Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Abu Dhabi & London Scheduling

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and London?: London is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi right now: London is on BST (UTC+1) and Abu Dhabi on GST (UTC+4). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in London: then London is 4 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Abu Dhabi and London?: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Abu Dhabi (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in London). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours of overlap today.
Does Abu Dhabi observe daylight saving time?: No. Abu Dhabi stays on GST (UTC+4) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does London observe daylight saving time?: Yes. London is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Abu Dhabi?: 6:00 AM in London, on the same day.

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