Abu Dhabi is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Mumbai. When it's 12:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 1:30 PM in Mumbai. Neither city observes daylight saving time, so this difference remains constant year-round.
Abu Dhabi operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4), while Mumbai follows India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30). The 1.5-hour difference makes scheduling calls between these cities convenient during business hours.
Optimal meeting window: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Abu Dhabi time (10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Mumbai). The small time difference allows for easy coordination during standard business hours.
Abu Dhabi and Mumbai have strong business ties, particularly in trade, finance, and the large Indian expatriate community in the UAE.