Current Time in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Check the current time in Dubai, including its time zone, UTC offset, and daylight saving status. Use this page to quickly plan calls, travel, or meetings with people in Dubai.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time Difference from Dubai
About Time in Dubai
Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) all year, since the UAE does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai is one of the world's busiest aviation, finance, and tourism hubs, and its airport sees passengers from nearly every country. Because Dubai sits between Europe and Asia, its time is constantly compared with London, Mumbai, Singapore, and New York to find meeting overlaps. The fixed offset is also useful for traders connecting European and Asian sessions.
Best Times for International Meetings
Dubai to London works smoothly from 12:00 to 5:00 PM GST, when London is in the morning. For New York, late afternoon Dubai (4:00–6:00 PM GST) catches the New York morning. Mumbai is just 90 minutes ahead, so the entire workday overlaps. Singapore and Hong Kong align well from late morning Dubai time onward. Sydney is harder, usually requiring an early Dubai morning slot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?
No, the UAE stays on UTC+4 all year.
How far ahead is Dubai from New York?
Dubai is 8 hours ahead of New York during DST and 9 hours ahead in winter.
Is Dubai in the same time zone as Abu Dhabi?
Yes, the entire UAE uses Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4).
How far behind is Dubai from Tokyo?
Dubai is 5 hours behind Tokyo year-round.
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Last updated: August 2026