London to Dubai Time Converter

Key facts

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

London to Dubai time conversion table

Best time to call or meet

The best time to call is 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in London, which is 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Dubai. 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

London and Dubai time zones

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

Both are named IANA time zones, so London and Dubai 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 London and Dubai?

Dubai is 3 hours ahead of London until 25 October 2026. Across the next 12 months the gap is 3–4 hours because of daylight saving time.

Is Dubai ahead of London?

Yes. Dubai is 3 hours ahead of London until 25 October 2026, so it is already later in Dubai. Put the other way, London is 3 hours behind Dubai.

What is 8 PM Dubai time in London?

8:00 PM in Dubai is 5:00 PM 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 time is it in Dubai when it is 9 AM in London?

When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 12:00 PM the same day 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 is the best time to call Dubai from London?

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

Does the London–Dubai 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 London and Dubai?

Yes. Pick any date in the converter above and it applies the offsets London and Dubai 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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