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IST to GST time converter
Dubai is 1.5 hours behind India all year.
IST to GST conversion table
Local time in India and the matching time in Dubai on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| India (IST) | Dubai on 15 January | Dubai on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 06:30 | 06:30 |
| 09:00 | 07:30 | 07:30 |
| 10:00 | 08:30 | 08:30 |
| 12:00 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| 15:00 | 13:30 | 13:30 |
| 17:00 | 15:30 | 15:30 |
| 18:00 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
| 21:00 | 19:30 | 19:30 |
Best meeting times between India and Dubai
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 10:30-17:00 IST = 09:00-15:30 GST.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 10:30-17:00 IST = 09:00-15:30 GST.
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Daylight saving between IST and GST
- India does not change its clocks in 2026.
- Dubai does not change its clocks in 2026.
About the two zones
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.
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 IST in GST?
On 15 January, 09:00 in India is 07:30 in Dubai. On 15 July it is 07:30.
What is the time difference between India and Dubai?
Dubai is 1.5 hours behind India all year.
Does the time difference between IST and GST 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 India and Dubai?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 10:30-17:00 IST = 09:00-15:30 GST. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 10:30-17:00 IST = 09:00-15:30 GST.
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