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Dubai (GST, UTC+4) is 3–4 hours ahead of London. The UAE does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the gap changes only when London switches clocks: 4 hours ahead from late October to late March, and 3 hours ahead from late March to late October.
Winter difference
+4h
GMT vs GST (Oct–Mar)
Summer difference
+3h
BST vs GST (Mar–Oct)
London timezone
GMT / BST
UTC+0 / UTC+1
Dubai timezone
GST
UTC+4
Best Times to Schedule a Meeting
With only a 3–4 hour gap, London and Dubai have excellent business overlap. Nearly the entire London working day falls within Dubai office hours.
| London time | Dubai time | Season | Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00–17:00 | 13:00–21:00 | Winter (GMT/GST) | Full overlap |
| 09:00–17:00 | 12:00–20:00 | Summer (BST/GST) | Full overlap |
Time Difference by Month
Highlighted months indicate when a DST transition changes the difference.
Jan
4h
Feb
4h
Mar
4h
Apr
3h
May
3h
Jun
3h
Jul
3h
Aug
3h
Sep
3h
Oct
3h
Nov
4h
Dec
4h
Daylight Saving Time Schedule
The UAE does not observe DST. Dubai is permanently GST (UTC+4). The difference changes only when London switches clocks — late March (4h→3h) and late October (3h→4h).
| Event | London | Dubai | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| London springs forward | Last Sunday of March, 01:00 | — (no change) | 3h from late March |
| London falls back | Last Sunday of October, 02:00 | — (no change) | 4h from late October |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is Dubai compared to London?
Dubai (GST, UTC+4) is 4 hours ahead of London in winter (GMT) and 3 hours ahead in summer (BST). The UAE does not observe DST — the difference changes only when the UK switches clocks.
Does Dubai observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. The UAE does not observe DST. Dubai is permanently UTC+4 (GST) all year. The difference with London changes only due to the UK's DST schedule.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Dubai?
With a 3–4 hour gap, nearly the entire London working day overlaps Dubai hours. Best: 09:00–17:00 London (13:00–21:00 Dubai) in winter, 09:00–17:00 London (12:00–20:00 Dubai) in summer.
If it is noon in London, what time is it in Dubai?
Noon in London (GMT) = 16:00 in Dubai. Noon in London (BST) = 15:00 in Dubai. GST is always UTC+4.
When does the London–Dubai time difference change?
Twice a year: London springs forward in late March (4h→3h) and falls back in late October (3h→4h). Dubai never changes its clocks.
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