What time is it in Dubai right now?
Current Dubai time, Asia/Dubai time zone (GMT+04:00), daylight saving status, and the live time difference with major world cities.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · GMT+04:00 · No daylight saving time
It is morning in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Time zone: Asia/Dubai.
GMT+04:00
Not observed
Since 2022 the working week runs Monday–Friday with a half-day Friday; office hours typically 09:00–18:00, reduced during Ramadan.
Dubai time difference with major cities
Live offset between Dubai and key global cities. Values update automatically and account for daylight saving time on both sides.
| City | Local time | Difference vs Dubai | Convert |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 22:00 | -9h | Dubai to New York |
| London | 03:00 | -4h | Dubai to London |
| Tokyo | 12:00 | +5h | Dubai to Tokyo |
| Beijing | 11:00 | +4h | Dubai to Beijing |
| Sydney | 14:00 | +7h | Dubai to Sydney |
About time in Dubai
Dubai runs on Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) and never changes its clocks, making it a stable bridge between the European and Asian business days. Its four-hour lead on London and four-hour lag on Singapore let the emirate’s trading floor overlap the tail of Europe’s session and the start of Asia’s — a key reason Dubai thrives as a regional finance and logistics hub. In 2022 the UAE shifted its official working week to Monday–Friday (with a half-day Friday) to align more closely with global markets while preserving Friday prayers, replacing the older Sunday–Thursday week. During Ramadan, working hours are reduced by law and the daily rhythm reorganises around suhoor before dawn and iftar at sunset — timings that move with the lunar calendar rather than the clock. Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest for international passengers, operates around the clock, and the fixed UTC+4 offset makes Dubai a reliable reference point for scheduling across the Middle East and beyond.
Location
City and emirate on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, on the Persian Gulf.
Daylight saving rules
Does not observe daylight saving time; Gulf Standard Time is fixed at UTC+4 year-round.
What Dubai time is known for
- Mon–Fri working week (since 2022)
- Ramadan reduced hours
- Europe–Asia scheduling bridge
Common questions about Dubai time
What time is it in Dubai right now?
It is currently 07:00 in Dubai (Sunday, November 8, 2026), which is GMT+04:00.
What time zone is Dubai in?
Dubai uses the Asia/Dubai time zone, currently GMT+04:00. Dubai does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays the same all year.
Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?
No. Dubai stays on GMT+04:00 throughout the year. Does not observe daylight saving time; Gulf Standard Time is fixed at UTC+4 year-round.
What is the time difference between Dubai and New York?
Dubai is +9h compared with New York. Check the table above for the live value, which can shift when either city changes its clocks.