UAE Overtime Calculator 2025 — Article 19 UAE Labour Law
UAE Overtime Rules 2025 — Article 19, Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021
UAE overtime is governed by Article 19 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. Standard working hours are 8 hours/day and 48 hours/week. Work beyond these limits qualifies for overtime pay at legally prescribed rates.
The Formula
Hourly rate: Monthly salary ÷ 30 ÷ 8 Standard OT: Hourly rate × 1.25 × OT hours Night OT (9PM–4AM): Hourly rate × 1.50 × OT hours Rest day OT: Hourly rate × 1.50 × hours worked
Worked Example
Employee: AED 9,000 basic salary, 3 hrs standard OT + 2 hrs night OT: Hourly rate: AED 9,000 ÷ 30 ÷ 8 = AED 37.50/hour Standard OT: AED 37.50 × 1.25 × 3 = AED 140.63 Night OT: AED 37.50 × 1.50 × 2 = AED 112.50 Total OT pay: AED 253.13
Key rules: OT calculated on basic salary only. Max 2 hours OT/day. During Ramadan: 6 hours/day standard — OT starts after 6 hrs. Senior management may be exempt under Article 19.
Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 — Article 19
UAE Overtime Calculator 2025
Calculate overtime pay for UAE employees based on Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. UAE overtime rates: 1.25× for standard overtime, 1.50× for night shifts (9 PM–4 AM) and rest day work. Standard working hours: 8 hours/day, 48 hours/week.
Overtime is calculated on basic salary only
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UAE Overtime Law (Article 19, Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021): Standard overtime (daytime weekdays): 125% of regular hourly wage Night overtime (9 PM–4 AM) and rest day work: 150% of regular hourly wage Maximum overtime: 2 hours per day (exceptional circumstances only) Standard working hours: 8 hours/day, 48 hours/week (6 hours during Ramadan) Hourly rate formula: Monthly salary ÷ 30 ÷ 8
Important: Overtime must not exceed 2 hours per day under UAE Labour Law, except in exceptional circumstances approved by MoHRE. During Ramadan, working hours are reduced to 6 hours/day — overtime starts after 6 hours. Senior management roles may be exempt from overtime provisions under Article 19.
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UAE overtime rates: 125% (1.25×) for standard weekday daytime overtime, and 150% (1.50×) for night hours (9 PM to 4 AM), rest days, and public holidays, under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.
How is the UAE overtime hourly rate calculated?
The hourly rate for UAE overtime is: monthly basic salary ÷ 30 ÷ 8. For example, AED 9,000 basic salary gives AED 9,000 ÷ 30 ÷ 8 = AED 37.50 per hour.
What is the maximum overtime allowed in UAE?
UAE Labour Law limits overtime to 2 hours per day maximum under normal circumstances. Exceptions apply for preventing loss, accidents, or completing urgent essential work. Employees cannot exceed 144 overtime hours in 3 weeks.
Is UAE overtime calculated on basic or total salary?
Overtime is calculated on basic salary only under the standard rule. Some contracts specify basic plus fixed allowances. Always check your employment contract for the specific overtime base.
Does overtime apply during Ramadan in UAE?
Yes. During Ramadan, working hours reduce to 6 hours/day. Overtime starts after 6 hours. The same rates apply — 1.25× standard, 1.50× for night hours and rest days.
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