Dubai does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on GST year-round.
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Dubai Time Zone: GST and UTC+4
Dubai operates on GST (UTC+4), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 4 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Dubai.
Dubai does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on GST year-round. This means the time difference between Dubai and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Dubai, useful reference points: Dubai is 4 hours ahead of London on GMT and 9 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Dubai right now?
Dubai follows GST (UTC+4). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Dubai, updated every second.
What time zone is Dubai in?
Dubai is in GST (UTC+4). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Dubai.
Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?
Dubai does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on GST year-round.
What is the time difference between Dubai and London?
Dubai (GST, UTC+4) is 4 hours ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Dubai and New York?
Dubai (GST, UTC+4) is 9 hours ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..