Dubai to London Time Converter

London is 3 hours behind Dubai until 25 October 2026. When it is 9:00 AM in Dubai, it is 6:00 AM the same day in London.

From 25 October 2026 the difference becomes 4 hours, when London ends daylight saving time.

London is 3–4 hours behind Dubai depending on daylight saving. Convert Dubai to London time with an hour-by-hour table, DST dates and best call times.

Key facts

  • Dubai is on GST (UTC+4) and does not observe daylight saving time.
  • London is on BST (UTC+1) until 25 October 2026, observing daylight saving time.
  • Time difference: 3 hours (London is behind Dubai) until 25 October 2026.
  • Range over the next 12 months: 3–4 hours.

Dubai to London time conversion table

Times for 14 October 2026 to 24 October 2026: each Dubai hour with the matching London time. Highlighted rows are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in both cities.
DubaiLondon
12:00 AM9:00 PM −1 day
1:00 AM10:00 PM −1 day
2:00 AM11:00 PM −1 day
3:00 AM12:00 AM
4:00 AM1:00 AM
5:00 AM2:00 AM
6:00 AM3:00 AM
7:00 AM4:00 AM
8:00 AM5:00 AM
9:00 AM6:00 AM
10:00 AM7:00 AM
11:00 AM8:00 AM
12:00 PM9:00 AM
1:00 PM10:00 AM
2:00 PM11:00 AM
3:00 PM12:00 PM
4:00 PM1:00 PM
5:00 PM2:00 PM
6:00 PM3:00 PM
7:00 PM4:00 PM
8:00 PM5:00 PM
9:00 PM6:00 PM
10:00 PM7:00 PM
11:00 PM8:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

The best time to call is 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Dubai, which is 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in London. Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM then. This applies from 14 October 2026 to 24 October 2026.

Daylight saving time changes

Dubai does not change its clocks in the next 12 months.

London changes its clocks on 25 October 2026 (back 1 hour) and 28 March 2027 (forward 1 hour).

Over the next 12 months the difference is 3–4 hours:

  • 14 October 2026 until 25 October 2026: London is 3 hours behind Dubai.
  • 25 October 2026 until 28 March 2027: London is 4 hours behind Dubai.
  • 28 March 2027 until 14 October 2027: London is 3 hours behind Dubai.

Common Dubai to London times

  • 6:00 AM in Dubai is 3:00 AM in London.
  • 8:00 AM in Dubai is 5:00 AM in London.
  • 9:00 AM in Dubai is 6:00 AM in London.
  • 12:00 PM in Dubai is 9:00 AM in London.
  • 3:00 PM in Dubai is 12:00 PM in London.
  • 5:00 PM in Dubai is 2:00 PM in London.
  • 6:00 PM in Dubai is 3:00 PM in London.
  • 8:00 PM in Dubai is 5:00 PM in London.
  • 10:00 PM in Dubai is 7:00 PM in London.

Common London to Dubai times

  • 6:00 AM in London is 9:00 AM in Dubai.
  • 8:00 AM in London is 11:00 AM in Dubai.
  • 9:00 AM in London is 12:00 PM in Dubai.
  • 12:00 PM in London is 3:00 PM in Dubai.
  • 3:00 PM in London is 6:00 PM in Dubai.
  • 5:00 PM in London is 8:00 PM in Dubai.
  • 6:00 PM in London is 9:00 PM in Dubai.
  • 8:00 PM in London is 11:00 PM in Dubai.
  • 10:00 PM in London is 1:00 AM the next day in Dubai.

These times apply from 14 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time.

Dubai and London time zones

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, uses the Asia/Dubai time zone, GST (UTC+4). London, United Kingdom, uses the Europe/London time zone, BST (UTC+1) until 25 October 2026.

Both are named IANA time zones, so Dubai and London follow their own daylight saving rules for the date you choose instead of a fixed offset. That is why the gap between them can change by an hour at different times of the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and London?
London is 3 hours behind Dubai until 25 October 2026. Across the next 12 months the gap is 3–4 hours because of daylight saving time.
How many hours is London behind Dubai?
London is 3 hours behind Dubai until 25 October 2026. Put the other way, Dubai is 3 hours ahead of London, so subtract that gap from Dubai time to get London time.
What is 8 PM London time in Dubai?
8:00 PM in London is 11:00 PM in Dubai. This applies from 14 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.
What time is it in London when it is 9 AM in Dubai?
When it is 9:00 AM in Dubai, it is 6:00 AM the same day in London. This applies from 14 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.
What is the best time to call London from Dubai?
The best time to call is 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Dubai, which is 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in London. Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM then. This applies from 14 October 2026 to 24 October 2026.
Does the Dubai–London time difference change with daylight saving time?
Yes. Across the next 12 months the gap is 3–4 hours because of daylight saving time. From 25 October 2026 the difference becomes 4 hours, when London ends daylight saving time. From 28 March 2027 the difference becomes 3 hours, when London starts daylight saving time.
Can I convert a future date between Dubai and London?
Yes. Pick any date in the converter above and it applies the offsets Dubai and London will use on that day, including daylight saving time changes.

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Offsets checked against IANA time zone data on 14 October 2026.

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