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UK to GST time converter
Dubai is 3 hours ahead of London for 210 days of 2026, and 4 hours ahead of for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
UK to GST conversion table
Local time in London and the matching time in Dubai on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| London (UK) | Dubai on 15 January | Dubai on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| 09:00 | 13:00 | 12:00 |
| 10:00 | 14:00 | 13:00 |
| 12:00 | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 15:00 | 19:00 | 18:00 |
| 17:00 | 21:00 | 20:00 |
| 18:00 | 22:00 | 21:00 |
| 21:00 | 01:00 (+1 day) | 00:00 (+1 day) |
Best meeting times between London and Dubai
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-13:00 UK = 13:00-17:00 GST.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-14:00 UK = 12:00-17:00 GST.
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Daylight saving between UK and GST
- London 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 3 hours for 210 days and 4 hours for 155 days of 2026.
About the two zones
London. The UK is on GMT (UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (UTC+1) from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October.
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 UK in GST?
On 15 January, 09:00 in London is 13:00 in Dubai. On 15 July it is 12:00.
What is the time difference between London and Dubai?
Dubai is 3 hours ahead of London for 210 days of 2026, and 4 hours ahead of for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between UK and GST change during the year?
Yes. London changes its clocks and Dubai does not, so the gap moves between 3 and 4 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between London and Dubai?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-13:00 UK = 13:00-17:00 GST. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-14:00 UK = 12:00-17:00 GST.
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