Abu Dhabi to Houston Time Difference
🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi is currently 9 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Houston. This difference varies between 10h and 9h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-9h
Business overlap
None
Distance
13,176 km
Approx. flight
15.5h
Hour-by-Hour: Abu Dhabi to Houston
| 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi | 🇺🇸 Houston | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, while Abu Dhabi does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 10 hours behind and 9 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Abu Dhabi is 9 hours behind relative to Houston.
Min difference
10h
Max difference
9h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Abu Dhabi and Houston. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Houston?
The time difference between Abu Dhabi and Houston is currently 9 hours behind. Abu Dhabi uses GMT+4 (UTC+4), while Houston uses CDT (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 10 hours behind to 9 hours behind.
When it's noon in Abu Dhabi, what time is it in Houston?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Abu Dhabi, it is 3:00 AM in Houston. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Houston change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 10 hours behind and 9 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Abu Dhabi and Houston?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Abu Dhabi and Houston. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Abu Dhabi ahead or behind Houston?
Abu Dhabi is currently 9 hours ahead of Houston.
What time zone is Abu Dhabi in?
Abu Dhabi is in the Asia/Dubai time zone, currently using GMT+4 (UTC+4). Abu Dhabi does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Abu Dhabi in Houston?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Abu Dhabi, it is 3:00 PM in Houston.