Houston to Abu Dhabi — Time Difference
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Time Difference: Houston vs Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Houston. Houston is in Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) and Abu Dhabi is in Gulf Standard Time (GMT+4, UTC+4).
Use the table below to find the equivalent Abu Dhabi time for any hour in Houston. Click any row to see the full conversion page for that hour.
Business Hours — Houston to Abu Dhabi
"Good" = both cities within business hours (9 AM–5 PM)
Full 24-Hour Table — Houston to Abu Dhabi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Houston and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Houston. Houston uses Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) and Abu Dhabi uses Gulf Standard Time (GMT+4, UTC+4).
What time is it in Abu Dhabi when it is 9 AM in Houston?
9 AM in Houston (CDT) equals 6 PM in Abu Dhabi (GMT+4).
Is Houston ahead or behind Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the best time to call from Houston to Abu Dhabi?
There is no standard business-hours overlap between Houston and Abu Dhabi. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening.
Time Zones
Houston
Central Daylight Time
CDT · UTC-5
Abu Dhabi
Gulf Standard Time
GMT+4 · UTC+4
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