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GST to ET time converter
US Eastern is 8 hours behind Dubai for 238 days of 2026, and 9 hours behind for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
GST to ET conversion table
Local time in Dubai and the matching time in US Eastern on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Dubai (GST) | US Eastern on 15 January | US Eastern on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 23:00 (-1 day) | 00:00 |
| 09:00 | 00:00 | 01:00 |
| 10:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 |
| 12:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 |
| 15:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 |
| 17:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 |
| 18:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 |
| 21:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 |
Best meeting times between Dubai and US Eastern
- January: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 16:00-21:00 GST = 07:00-12:00 ET.
- July: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 15:00-21:00 GST = 07:00-13:00 ET.
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Daylight saving between GST and ET
- Dubai does not change its clocks in 2026.
- US Eastern moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
- The gap is 8 hours for 238 days and 9 hours for 127 days of 2026.
About the two zones
Dubai. The UAE uses Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4, all year and does not observe daylight saving.
US Eastern. US Eastern Time is UTC-5 in winter (EST) and UTC-4 in summer (EDT), and is the default business time for much of the US East Coast.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM GST in ET?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Dubai is 00:00 in US Eastern. On 15 July it is 01:00.
What is the time difference between Dubai and US Eastern?
US Eastern is 8 hours behind Dubai for 238 days of 2026, and 9 hours behind for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between GST and ET change during the year?
Yes. US Eastern changes its clocks and Dubai does not, so the gap moves between 8 and 9 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between Dubai and US Eastern?
No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 16:00-21:00 GST = 07:00-12:00 ET. In July: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 15:00-21:00 GST = 07:00-13:00 ET.
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