Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 start time in your time zone
The race start for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 is at 5:00 PM GST on Sunday 6 December 2026, local time in Abu Dhabi. That is 13:00 UTC on Sunday 6 December 2026.
The 2026 F1 season finale, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, starts at 5:00 PM local time on Sunday 6 December. See the race in your time zone and 24 cities.
Race start in 24 world cities
| City | Local time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 5:00 AM PST | Sun 6 Dec |
| Mexico City | 7:00 AM CST | Sun 6 Dec |
| New York | 8:00 AM EST | Sun 6 Dec |
| São Paulo | 10:00 AM UTC-3 | Sun 6 Dec |
| London | 1:00 PM GMT | Sun 6 Dec |
| Lagos | 2:00 PM UTC+1 | Sun 6 Dec |
| Paris | 2:00 PM CET | Sun 6 Dec |
| Berlin | 2:00 PM CET | Sun 6 Dec |
| Cairo | 3:00 PM EET | Sun 6 Dec |
| Moscow | 4:00 PM UTC+3 | Sun 6 Dec |
| Dubai | 5:00 PM GST | Sun 6 Dec |
| Mumbai | 6:30 PM IST | Sun 6 Dec |
| Colombo | 6:30 PM UTC+5:30 | Sun 6 Dec |
| Dhaka | 7:00 PM UTC+6 | Sun 6 Dec |
| Bangkok | 8:00 PM UTC+7 | Sun 6 Dec |
| Jakarta | 8:00 PM UTC+7 | Sun 6 Dec |
| Singapore | 9:00 PM SGT | Sun 6 Dec |
| Manila | 9:00 PM PHT | Sun 6 Dec |
| Beijing | 9:00 PM UTC+8 | Sun 6 Dec |
| Hong Kong | 9:00 PM HKT | Sun 6 Dec |
| Seoul | 10:00 PM UTC+9 | Sun 6 Dec |
| Tokyo | 10:00 PM JST | Sun 6 Dec |
| Sydney | 12:00 AM AEDT | Mon 7 Dec Next day |
| Auckland | 2:00 AM NZDT | Mon 7 Dec Next day |
About the event
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit is round 23 and the final race of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship.
Formula 1 lists the race start as 17:00 local time on Sunday 6 December 2026. The United Arab Emirates stays on UTC+4 all year.
- Venue
- Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Time zone at the venue
- Asia/Dubai
- Attendance
- In person
- Status
- Scheduled
- Organiser
- Formula 1
Sources
Start time last checked against the official source on 21 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is the race start for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026?
- The race start for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 is at 5:00 PM GST on Sunday 6 December 2026, local time in Abu Dhabi. That is 13:00 UTC on Sunday 6 December 2026.
- What time is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 in New York, Los Angeles, London, India and Sydney?
- New York: 8:00 AM EST on Sunday 6 December 2026; Los Angeles: 5:00 AM PST on Sunday 6 December 2026; London: 1:00 PM GMT on Sunday 6 December 2026; Mumbai: 6:30 PM IST on Sunday 6 December 2026; Sydney: 12:00 AM AEDT on Monday 7 December 2026.
- Where is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 held?
- At Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is an in-person event.
- How do I add the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 to my calendar?
- Use Add to calendar on this page to download an .ics file for Apple Calendar or Outlook, or to open the event in Google Calendar. The entry stores the exact start in UTC, so your calendar shows it in your own time zone.