Current Time in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai is on Gulf Standard Time – GST (UTC+4) right now. Dubai does not observe daylight saving time.

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Asia/Dubai

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Time zone of Dubai

Time zoneGulf Standard Time
AbbreviationGST
UTC offsetUTC+4
IANA time zone idAsia/Dubai
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Dubai and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York9 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles12 hours behind--:--
London4 hours behind--:--
Paris3 hours behind--:--
India1 hour 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila4 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo5 hours ahead--:--
Sydney7 hours ahead--:--
Toronto9 hours behind--:--
Chicago10 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Dubai

Dubai does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+4 all year, so conversions never shift.

Dubai time FAQ

What time is it in Dubai right now?

Dubai is on 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 Gulf Standard Time, abbreviated GST, UTC+4. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Dubai.

Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?

No. Dubai stays on UTC+4 all year.

What is the time difference between Dubai and New York?

New York is 9 hours behind Dubai.

Other cities in UAE

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.