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CET to GST time converter
Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Central Europe for 210 days of 2026, and 3 hours ahead of for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
CET to GST conversion table
Local time in Central Europe and the matching time in Dubai on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Central Europe (CET) | Dubai on 15 January | Dubai on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 11:00 | 10:00 |
| 09:00 | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| 10:00 | 13:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 15:00 | 14:00 |
| 15:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
| 17:00 | 20:00 | 19:00 |
| 18:00 | 21:00 | 20:00 |
| 21:00 | 00:00 (+1 day) | 23:00 |
Best meeting times between Central Europe and Dubai
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-14:00 CET = 12:00-17:00 GST.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-15:00 CET = 11:00-17:00 GST.
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Daylight saving between CET and GST
- Central Europe moves its clocks forward on 29 March and back on 25 October in 2026.
- Dubai does not change its clocks in 2026.
- The gap is 2 hours for 210 days and 3 hours for 155 days of 2026.
About the two zones
Central Europe. Central European Time is UTC+1 in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer. The EU changes clocks on the last Sundays of March and October, a few weeks before and after the US.
Dubai. The UAE uses Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4, all year and does not observe daylight saving.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM CET in GST?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Central Europe is 12:00 in Dubai. On 15 July it is 11:00.
What is the time difference between Central Europe and Dubai?
Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Central Europe for 210 days of 2026, and 3 hours ahead of for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between CET and GST change during the year?
Yes. Central Europe changes its clocks and Dubai does not, so the gap moves between 2 and 3 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between Central Europe and Dubai?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-14:00 CET = 12:00-17:00 GST. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-15:00 CET = 11:00-17:00 GST.
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