Current local time in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, uses the Asia/Dubai time zone (Gulf Standard Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC+4 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Gulf Standard TimeGST
- UTC offset now
- UTC+4
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +971
The time zone, at a glance.
Dubai follows Asia/Dubai. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. Dubai stays on UTC+4 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. Dubai stays on UTC+4 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Dubai.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (13h 42m) and Dec the least (10h 35m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:06 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 44m | UTC+4 |
| Feb 15 | 6:53 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 19m | UTC+4 |
| Mar 15 | 6:28 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 59m | UTC+4 |
| Apr 15 | 5:56 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 45m | UTC+4 |
| May 15 | 5:34 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 22m | UTC+4 |
| Jun 15 | 5:28 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 42m | UTC+4 |
| Jul 15 | 5:38 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 34m | UTC+4 |
| Aug 15 | 5:52 AM | 6:54 PM | 13h 1m | UTC+4 |
| Sep 15 | 6:04 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 18m | UTC+4 |
| Oct 15 | 6:17 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 35m | UTC+4 |
| Nov 15 | 6:35 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 55m | UTC+4 |
| Dec 15 | 6:56 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 35m | UTC+4 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Dubai with your world.
Add cities, choose the actual date, and preview your weekly meeting across clock changes.
Best times to call from Dubai
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Dubai time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 hours behind | 3:00 PM–9:00 PM (7:00 AM–1:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| London | 3 hours behind | 12:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–2:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 5 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (2:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 11 hours behind | 8:00 PM–9:00 PM (9:00 AM–10:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 7 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Mumbai | 1 hour 30 minutes ahead | 9:00 AM–3:30 PM (10:30 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in the United Arab Emirates, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Wed, Dec 2, 2026 · National Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Tue, Jan 5, 2027 · Laylat al-Mi'raj
- Mon, Feb 8, 2027 · First day of Ramadan
- Tue, Mar 9, 2027 · End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
- Sun, May 16, 2027 · Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
Airports serving Dubai
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- DXB Dubai International Airport · 11 km
- SHJ Sharjah International Airport · 28 km
- DWC Al Maktoum International Airport · 36 km
Places that share Dubai’s clock
These places use the same Asia/Dubai rules, so their time always matches Dubai, including clock changes.
- Sharjah
- Abu Dhabi
- Al Ayn
- Ras al Khaymah
- Al Fujayrah
- Jabal Ali
- Umm al Qaywayn
Also on UTC+4 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Dubai today but may differ after a clock change.
- Azerbaijan
- Armenia
- Georgia
- Russia
- Oman
- Mauritius
- France
- Seychelles
Questions about time in Dubai
What time zone is Dubai in?
Dubai uses the IANA time zone Asia/Dubai, known as Gulf Standard Time. Its offset is UTC+4 all year. See GST for how the abbreviation is used.
Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?
No. Dubai keeps UTC+4 all year.
What is the time difference between Dubai and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 8 hours behind Dubai; London is 3 hours behind Dubai; Tokyo is 5 hours ahead of Dubai; Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Dubai; Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Dubai; Mumbai is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai.
How do I call Dubai from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +971, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Dubai as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Asia/Dubai. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.