Current Time in Dubai
Dubai is on GST (UTC+4) all year. It does not change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Dubai time at a glance
- Time zone: Asia/Dubai (GST).
- UTC offset now: UTC+4, on standard time.
- Clock changes: none in the next 12 months.
- Country: United Arab Emirates.
- Longest 9-to-5 overlap among eight hubs: Mumbai, 6.5 hours.
What time is it in Dubai? GST (UTC+4), no clock changes, UTC table and working-hours overlap with eight cities.
What time zone is Dubai in?
Dubai is in the Asia/Dubai time zone. Right now it is on GST (UTC+4), which is 4 hours ahead of UTC all year.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has no clock changes in the next 12 months, so GST (UTC+4) applies on every date in that period.
Does Dubai use daylight saving time?
No. Dubai stays on GST (UTC+4) all year, and its clocks do not change in the next 12 months.
A zone with no clock changes keeps one UTC offset on every date, so a meeting booked in Dubai for next month and one for next summer sit at the same distance from UTC.
What is Dubai time in UTC?
Right now Dubai is 4 hours ahead of UTC, so subtract 4 hours from Dubai time to get UTC. The offset is the same on every date.
| Time in Dubai | UTC when Dubai is on GST (UTC+4) |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
What is the time difference between Dubai and other major cities?
Dubai is 4 hours ahead of London and 8 hours ahead of New York right now. The longest shared 9 AM to 5 PM window is with Mumbai, at 6.5 hours.
| City | Gap from Dubai | Shared 9-to-5 window (Dubai time) | Same window in that city |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 4 hours behind | 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| New York | 8 hours behind | — | — |
| Los Angeles | 11 hours behind | — | — |
| Mumbai | 1 hour 30 minutes ahead | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM | 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Singapore | 4 hours ahead | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 5 hours ahead | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Sydney | 7 hours ahead | 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Which time converters include Dubai?
SavvyToolz has 4 converter pages for Dubai, pairing it with London and New York. Each one gives the hour-by-hour table, the gap across daylight saving changes and the best time to call.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time zone is Dubai in?
- Dubai is in the Asia/Dubai time zone. Right now it is on GST (UTC+4), which is 4 hours ahead of UTC all year.
- Does Dubai change its clocks?
- No. Dubai stays on GST (UTC+4) all year, and its clocks do not change in the next 12 months.
- Is Dubai ahead of or behind UTC?
- Dubai is 4 hours ahead of UTC right now (UTC+4), so subtract 4 hours from Dubai time to get UTC.
- What is the best time to call Dubai from Mumbai?
- Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Dubai time, which is 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM in Mumbai. Dubai is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Mumbai right now.