Current Time in Dubai
United Arab Emirates · GST · UTC+4:00
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Asia/Dubai
Timezone Details
| Timezone | GST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+4:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Dubai |
| Country | |
| Population | 3.5 million |
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About Dubai Time Zone (GST)
Dubai, the largest city in the UAE, uses Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) year-round without Daylight Saving Time. Dubai is a global hub for business, tourism, and aviation, sitting at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Key fact: Dubai is 4 hours ahead of UTC, 1.5 hours ahead of India (IST), and 4 hours ahead of London.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Dubai with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dubai Time
What time is it in Dubai right now? +
The current time in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Dubai is in the GST timezone (UTC+4:00).
What timezone is Dubai in? +
Dubai is in the GST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Dubai. The UTC offset is +4:00 (year-round).Does Dubai observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Dubai does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+4:00 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Dubai? +
Dubai's UTC offset is UTC+4:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Dubai and London? +
Dubai (GST) is UTC+4:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Dubai is 4 hours ahead of UTC, 1.5 hours ahead of India (IST), and 4 hours ahead of London.
How do I convert Dubai time to UTC? +
To convert Dubai time to UTC, subtract UTC+4:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Dubai and the UTC offset is UTC+4:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Dubai in? +
Dubai is located in Asia. It is the 3.5 million population city in United Arab Emirates.
What is the IANA timezone name for Dubai? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Dubai is
Asia/Dubai. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.