UAE Overtime Example: 5 Extra Hours in One Work Week
October 23, 2026
A mixed example across one work week: hourly wage AED 32, with 5 total overtime hours — 3 standard daytime hours on different days, plus 2 hours worked within the 10pm-4am night window on one occasion.
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- 3 daytime overtime hours at +25%: 3 × (32 × 1.25) = 3 × 40 = AED 120
- 2 night overtime hours at +50%: 2 × (32 × 1.5) = 2 × 48 = AED 96
- Total overtime pay for the week: 120 + 96 = AED 216
Why Separating the Hours Matters
Calculating all 5 hours at a single blended rate would misstate the total — each hour needs its applicable premium (daytime +25% or night +50%) applied individually before summing, exactly as shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the total overtime pay in this 5-hour example?
AED 216, combining AED 120 for 3 daytime hours and AED 96 for 2 night hours.
Why isn't a single blended rate used for all 5 hours?
Because daytime and night overtime carry different premiums (+25% vs. +50%) — each hour needs to be calculated at its own applicable rate.
What's the daytime overtime rate at AED 32/hour?
AED 40 per hour (32 × 1.25).
What's the night overtime rate at AED 32/hour?
AED 48 per hour (32 × 1.5).