Abu Dhabi is open for business

Standard office hours today: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM · Monday

7h 26m remaining in the business day 17%

Local time in Abu Dhabi 10:03 AM Monday, August 3 UTC+04:00

Day at a glance

Today's schedule

Regular working day

Offices Standard office hours for corporate businesses, financial firms, and free zone entities.

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Open now

Banks Operating hours for retail bank branches, exchange centers, and financial service desks.

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Open now

Government Public sector entities, federal ministries, and local municipality service centers.

7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Open now

Retail Opening hours for shopping malls, hypermarkets, boutiques, and traditional markets.

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Open now

Dining Operating hours for cafes, fast food outlets, food courts, and standalone restaurants.

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Open now

Local convention

Working week

5 work days

Mon Work

Tue Work

Wed Work

Thu Work

Fri Work

Sat Weekend

Sun Weekend

Standard office hours for corporate businesses, financial firms, and free zone entities. Standard private sector working hours.

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Your time 12:30 AM - 9:30 AM America/New_York

Abu Dhabi time 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Monday, Aug 3

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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.