UTC to GST Converter
GST is 4 hours ahead of UTC. 9:00 AM UTC = 1:00 PM GST.
GST is 4 hours ahead of UTC. To convert UTC to GST, add 4 hours to the UTC time: 9:00 AM UTC = 1:00 PM GST.
UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science. GST (Gulf Time) is used in United Arab Emirates and Oman.
UTC to GST time conversion table
UTC to GST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| UTC | GST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM UTC | 4:00 AM GST | night |
| 1:00 AM UTC | 5:00 AM GST | night |
| 2:00 AM UTC | 6:00 AM GST | — |
| 3:00 AM UTC | 7:00 AM GST | — |
| 4:00 AM UTC | 8:00 AM GST | — |
| 5:00 AM UTC | 9:00 AM GST | — |
| 6:00 AM UTC | 10:00 AM GST | — |
| 7:00 AM UTC | 11:00 AM GST | — |
| 8:00 AM UTC | 12:00 PM GST | — |
| 9:00 AM UTC | 1:00 PM GST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM UTC | 2:00 PM GST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM UTC | 3:00 PM GST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM UTC | 4:00 PM GST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM UTC | 5:00 PM GST | — |
| 2:00 PM UTC | 6:00 PM GST | — |
| 3:00 PM UTC | 7:00 PM GST | — |
| 4:00 PM UTC | 8:00 PM GST | — |
| 5:00 PM UTC | 9:00 PM GST | — |
| 6:00 PM UTC | 10:00 PM GST | night |
| 7:00 PM UTC | 11:00 PM GST | night |
| 8:00 PM UTC | 12:00 AM GST | next day |
| 9:00 PM UTC | 1:00 AM GST | next day |
| 10:00 PM UTC | 2:00 AM GST | next day |
| 11:00 PM UTC | 3:00 AM GST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert UTC to GST
Add 4 hours to the UTC time to get GST.
Example: 9:00 AM UTC = 1:00 PM GST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM UTC = 2:00 AM GST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between UTC and GST
The time difference between UTC and GST is 4 hours all year – GST is ahead of UTC.
UTC and GST during daylight saving time
- UTC does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
- GST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+4 all year.
Best time for a meeting between UTC and GST
UTC and GST share 4 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM UTC lands between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM GST, inside working hours for both.
UTC to GST FAQ
What is the time difference between UTC and GST?
GST is 4 hours ahead of UTC all year. 9:00 AM UTC = 1:00 PM GST.
What is 9 AM UTC in GST?
9:00 AM UTC is 1:00 PM GST.
What is 12 PM (noon) UTC in GST?
12:00 PM UTC is 4:00 PM GST.
Is GST ahead of or behind UTC?
GST is 4 hours ahead of UTC, so it is later in GST than in UTC.
Does UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does GST change for daylight saving time?
No. GST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between UTC and GST?
UTC and GST share 4 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM UTC lands between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM GST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.