Time Difference: Abu Dhabi vs New York City
Abu Dhabi
9:08:46 PM GST
Friday, November 13, 2026
9h
9h
New York City
12:08:46 PM EST
Friday, November 13, 2026
New York City is 9 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Quick Reference
- Abu Dhabi
- GST (GMT+4)
No Daylight Saving Time
- New York City
- EST (GMT-5)
EDT starts on Mar 14, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and New York City?
- New York City is 9 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
- When is the best time to call from Abu Dhabi to New York City?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Abu Dhabi uses GST and New York City uses EST.