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GST to IST time converter
India is 1.5 hours ahead of Dubai all year.
GST to IST conversion table
Local time in Dubai and the matching time in India on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Dubai (GST) | India on 15 January | India on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 09:30 | 09:30 |
| 09:00 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| 10:00 | 11:30 | 11:30 |
| 12:00 | 13:30 | 13:30 |
| 15:00 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
| 17:00 | 18:30 | 18:30 |
| 18:00 | 19:30 | 19:30 |
| 21:00 | 22:30 | 22:30 |
Best meeting times between Dubai and India
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-15:30 GST = 10:30-17:00 IST.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-15:30 GST = 10:30-17:00 IST.
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Daylight saving between GST and IST
- Dubai does not change its clocks in 2026.
- India does not change its clocks in 2026.
About the two zones
Dubai. The UAE uses Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4, all year and does not observe daylight saving.
India. India uses a single time zone, UTC+5:30, all year. It does not observe daylight saving, so the gap to zones that do changes twice a year.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM GST in IST?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Dubai is 10:30 in India. On 15 July it is 10:30.
What is the time difference between Dubai and India?
India is 1.5 hours ahead of Dubai all year.
Does the time difference between GST and IST change during the year?
No. Neither zone changes its clocks in a way that alters the gap, so the difference stays at 1.5 hours.
When is the best time for a meeting between Dubai and India?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-15:30 GST = 10:30-17:00 IST. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-15:30 GST = 10:30-17:00 IST.
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