Dubai does not observe daylight saving time. The UAE remains on Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) year-round, making it simple to calculate time differences from Dubai.
About Dubai
Dubai is a global hub for trade, finance, and tourism in the Middle East. It operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) year-round with no daylight saving adjustments.
Dubai's timezone sits between Europe and Asia, making it a natural scheduling bridge for international business between London, Mumbai, and Singapore.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Dubai in?+
Dubai is in Gulf Standard Time (GST), which is UTC+4. The UAE does not observe daylight saving time, so this never changes.
Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?+
No. The United Arab Emirates does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai stays on GST (UTC+4) all year round.
How many hours ahead of London is Dubai?+
Dubai is 4 hours ahead of London during UK winter (GMT) and 3 hours ahead during UK summer (BST), because the UK changes its clocks but Dubai does not.
What is the time difference between Dubai and New York?+
Dubai is 9 hours ahead of New York during US winter (EST) and 8 hours ahead during US summer (EDT).
What is GST?+
GST stands for Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4). It is used in the UAE, Oman, and several other Gulf countries year-round.
What time is it in Dubai now?
The current local time in Dubai is displayed above and updates every second. Dubai is in the Gulf Standard Time (GST), UTC offset UTC+4.
What time zone is Dubai in?
Dubai is in Gulf Standard Time (GST). The UTC offset is UTC+4. No daylight saving time is observed.
Local time in Dubai
WorldClock.International shows the current local time in Dubai using the IANA timezone database, which automatically applies the correct daylight saving rules.