UAE Night Overtime: Why 10pm–4am Pays +50%
October 23, 2026
Per the official u.ae guidance on Article 17, overtime hours worked between 10pm and 4am are compensated at a +50% premium on the normal hourly wage, rather than the standard +25% that applies to daytime overtime.
Skip the math and get your answer instantly:
Open the UAE Overtime Pay Calculator →Worked Example
Hourly wage: AED 35. An employee works 2 overtime hours entirely within the 10pm-4am window.
- Night overtime rate: 35 × 1.5 = AED 52.50 per hour
- For 2 hours: 2 × 52.50 = AED 105
Mixed Day and Night Overtime
If overtime hours span both before and after 10pm, each portion is calculated at its respective rate separately — hours before 10pm at +25%, hours from 10pm onward at +50% — rather than applying one rate to the whole overtime period.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the UAE night overtime premium?
+50%, for hours worked between 10pm and 4am, higher than the standard +25% daytime rate.
What's the night overtime pay for 2 hours at AED 35/hour?
AED 105 (2 hours × AED 52.50 per hour).
What if overtime spans both day and night hours?
Each portion is calculated separately at its own applicable rate, not blended into a single rate for the whole period.
Is the night window exactly 10pm to 4am?
Yes, per the official u.ae guidance on Article 17.