Country in Asia

Current Local Time in United Arab Emirates

Current local time and time zone in United Arab Emirates, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☀️ 105°F now🕔 1:06 PM local📅 Best: January, February, April, November and December👥 9.5 million

Current local time in United Arab Emirates

1:06 PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time zoneAsia/Dubai
UTC offsetUTC+04:00
UTC now9:06 AM
Sunrise5:59 AM
Sunset6:51 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:59 AM
Sunset6:51 PM
Daylight12h 52m
Solar noon12:25 PM
Golden hour (am)5:59 AM - 6:59 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:51 PM - 6:51 PM
Blue hour (am)5:29 AM - 5:59 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:51 PM - 7:21 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 54%
Moonrise1:55 PM
Moonset--

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about United Arab Emirates

TypeCountry
ContinentAsia
ContinentAsia
Coordinates24°27′14″N 54°22′38.3″E (24.4539, 54.3773)
CapitalAbu Dhabi
Population9.500.000
Area32.278 sq mi
ISO codeAE
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3ARE
CurrencyUAE dirham (AED)
LanguagesArabic, English
Calling code+971
Time zoneAsia/Dubai
Local time1:06 PM (UTC+04:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, April, November and December
ClimateHot and arid

Local time by city in United Arab Emirates

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Summary

United Arab Emirates is a country in Asia. United Arab Emirates is a country in Asia with its capital at Abu Dhabi. It has a population of about 9.5 million. The capital is Abu Dhabi.

Right now it is 105°F (40°C) in United Arab Emirates with clear sky. It feels like 117°F. Today runs from 89°F to 105°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit United Arab Emirates is January, February, April, November and December. The climate is hot and arid. July, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 107°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 64°F.

The closest major airport is Zayed International Airport (AUH), about 17 mi away. Nearby highlights include Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 105°F is in line with the 107°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in United Arab Emirates today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 24°27′14″N 54°22′38.3″E (24.4539, 54.3773)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 24.4539, 54.3773. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in United Arab Emirates right now?

It is currently 105°F (40°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 35% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit United Arab Emirates?

January, February, April, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in United Arab Emirates, which has a hot and arid climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is United Arab Emirates in?

United Arab Emirates observes Asia/Dubai (UTC+04:00). The local time is 1:06 PM.

How many people live in United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates has a population of approximately 9.5 million.

What is the nearest airport to United Arab Emirates?

The closest airports are Zayed International Airport (AUH), 17 mi away, Dubai International Airport (DXB), 83 mi away and Hamad International Airport (DOH), 183 mi away.

What are the top things to do in United Arab Emirates?

Popular options include Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

What places are in United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates covers 2 places in this atlas, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 1:06 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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