Offices
Standard office hours for corporate businesses, financial firms, and free zone entities.
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Closed todayLive business status
Abu Dhabi is closed
Next opens Monday at 8:30 AM · in 20h 27m
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Local time in Abu Dhabi
12:02 PM
Sunday, November 1
UTC+04:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Operating hours for retail bank branches, exchange centers, and financial service desks.
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Closed todayGovernment
Public sector entities, federal ministries, and local municipality service centers.
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Closed todayRetail
Opening hours for shopping malls, hypermarkets, boutiques, and traditional markets.
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Open nowDining
Operating hours for cafes, fast food outlets, food courts, and standalone restaurants.
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Open nowLocal convention
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Standard office hours for corporate businesses, financial firms, and free zone entities. Standard private sector working hours.
Across time zones
Best time to call Abu Dhabi
Your time
Sun 11:30 PM - Mon 8:30 AM
America/New_York
Abu Dhabi time
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday, Nov 2
Recommended contact window
Sun 11:30 PM - Mon 7:00 AM your time
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM in Abu Dhabi
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · UAE
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A nationwide public-holiday calendar is not available for this country. Confirm local closure dates with the organization.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Workweek Shift
Abu Dhabi aligned with the Monday-to-Friday workweek in 2022. Government entities operate half-days on Friday, while private firms follow full Mon-Fri schedules.
Friday Prayer Considerations
On Fridays, government offices close at 12:00 and bank branches close or adjust hours for congregational Friday prayers between 12:00 and 14:00.
Ramadan Adjustments
During the holy month of Ramadan, statutory working hours are reduced by two hours per day across public and private entities, while dining and retail hours extend late into the night.
Mall Culture & Evening Life
Shopping malls like Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall, and The Galleria double as social hubs, operating continuously from 10:00 until late at night, especially on weekends.
Government & Citizen Services
Government service centers (Tamm) operate primarily online, while physical centers require appointments and follow federal office schedules.