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UTC to GST time converter
Dubai is 4 hours ahead of UTC all year.
UTC to GST conversion table
Local time in UTC and the matching time in Dubai on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| UTC (UTC) | Dubai on 15 January | Dubai on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 09:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| 10:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 12:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 15:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| 17:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
| 18:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
| 21:00 | 01:00 (+1 day) | 01:00 (+1 day) |
Best meeting times between UTC and Dubai
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-13:00 UTC = 13:00-17:00 GST.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-13:00 UTC = 13:00-17:00 GST.
Want to add more people? The meeting planner starts with these two zones and lets you add up to four more.
Daylight saving between UTC and GST
- UTC does not change its clocks in 2026.
- Dubai does not change its clocks in 2026.
About the two zones
UTC. UTC is the reference all other zones are measured from. It never changes for daylight saving, which is why servers, logs and schedules are best kept in UTC.
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 UTC in GST?
On 15 January, 09:00 in UTC is 13:00 in Dubai. On 15 July it is 13:00.
What is the time difference between UTC and Dubai?
Dubai is 4 hours ahead of UTC all year.
Does the time difference between UTC and GST change during the year?
No. Neither zone changes its clocks in a way that alters the gap, so the difference stays at 4 hours.
When is the best time for a meeting between UTC and Dubai?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-13:00 UTC = 13:00-17:00 GST. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-13:00 UTC = 13:00-17:00 GST.
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