What time zone is Dubai in?

Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time (GST), which is UTC+4. It never changes — no Daylight Saving Time is observed.

Does Dubai have Daylight Saving Time?

No. Dubai (UAE) abolished DST in the 1970s and has remained at UTC+4 year-round ever since.

What is the time difference between Dubai and London?

Dubai is 4 hours ahead of London (GMT) in winter, and 3 hours ahead during British Summer Time (BST) in summer.

What is the time difference between Dubai and New York?

Dubai is 9 hours ahead of New York (EST) in winter, and 8 hours ahead when New York is on EDT.

Dubai Time Zone — GST UTC+4, No DST

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Time Zone Details

Time Zone

Asia/Dubai

Continent

Middle East

Country

United Arab Emirates

Daylight Saving

No — stable year-round

Dubai does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Clocks stay at UTC+4 year-round.

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Sunrise & Sunset

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Sunrise

5:40 AM – 6:40 AM

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Sunset

5:55 PM – 7:25 PM

Approximate seasonal range. Exact times vary by date.

Seasons & Climate

Desert climate. Summers extremely hot, 40–48 °C (104–118 °F); winters pleasant 15–25 °C (59–77 °F). Rain is rare.

Best Time to Visit

October–April

City Quick Facts

Population

3.5 million (city); ~4.3 million (emirate)

Official Language

Arabic (official); English widely spoken

Currency

AED (د.إ)

Calling Code

+971

Business Hours

Mon–Fri 9 AM – 6 PM GST (some offices Sat–Thu)

Weekend

Saturday & Sunday (private sector); Friday & Saturday (some public entities)

Time Zone Facts

Dubai is exactly UTC+4 with no DST — making it one of the most stable time references in the world.
Because Dubai never shifts clocks, its time difference with London varies: +4 h in winter, +3 h during BST.
Dubai's 24/7 economy means business calls are common outside standard hours across all time zones.
The city bridges Asian morning markets and European afternoon sessions in a single business day.
Dubai is approximately equidistant in time from Tokyo (+6 h) and New York (−9 h).