United Arab Emirates facts
| Capital | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Western Asia |
| Area | 83,600 km² · 32,278 sq mi · 20,657,978 acres |
| Language | Arabic |
| Demonym | Emirati |
| Currency | United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) |
| Time zone | Asia/Dubai · UTC+4 · 11:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +971 |
| Internet domain | .ae |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types G |
| Capital coordinates | 24.4512, 54.397 |
Time difference
Abu Dhabi is on UTC+4 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 4:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 1:00 a.m. |
| London | 9:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 8:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- The United Arab Emirates is about 0.89% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- The United Arab Emirates is about 34.4% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Abu Dhabi to Washington, D.C.: about 11,349 km (7,052 mi) as the crow flies.
- Abu Dhabi to London: about 5,476 km (3,403 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
The United Arab Emirates shares land borders with 2 countries: Oman, Saudi Arabia.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of the United Arab Emirates?
The capital of the United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi.
How big is the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates covers about 83,600 km² (32,278 sq mi), ranking 114 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.89% of the size of the United States. It is about 34.4% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is the United Arab Emirates in?
Abu Dhabi uses UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) today. When it is noon in Abu Dhabi, it is 4:00 a.m. in New York and 9:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does the United Arab Emirates use?
The United Arab Emirates uses the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED).
What is the country code for the United Arab Emirates?
The international calling code is +971. From the United States dial 011 971 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 971.
What language is spoken in the United Arab Emirates?
Official or national language: Arabic.