Does Almaty observe daylight saving time?

No. Almaty stays on UTC+5 all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?

No. Dubai stays on GST (UTC+4) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Dubai when it's 9 AM in Almaty?

8:00 AM in Dubai, on the same day.

Almaty to Dubai Meeting Planner

Dubai is 1 hour behind Almaty right now. Their working days overlap for 7 hours today.

Almaty · Kazakhstan

10:20 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · UTC+5

Dubai · United Arab Emirates

9:20 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · GST

Best Meeting Times Between Almaty and Dubai

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Almaty (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Dubai). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

AlmatyOrganizerKazakhstan ·10:20AMnow
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates ·9:20AMnow

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Date in Almaty

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Almaty time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Almaty (13:00) and Dubai (12:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Almaty (12:00) and Dubai (11:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Almaty (14:00) and Dubai (13:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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AlmatyUTC+5
DubaiGST
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Your meeting

Almaty1:00 PM UTC+5Sun, Oct 18
Dubai12:00 PM GSTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 08:00 UTC

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Time difference between Almaty and Dubai

Dubai is 1 hour behind Almaty right now: Dubai is on GST (UTC+4) and Almaty on UTC+5. Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.

Time difference between Almaty and Dubai over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Dubai 1 hour behind	—

Almaty is on Kazakhstan Time. Dubai is on Gulf Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Almaty & Dubai Scheduling

What is the time difference between Almaty and Dubai?: Dubai is 1 hour behind Almaty right now: Dubai is on GST (UTC+4) and Almaty on UTC+5. Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Almaty and Dubai?: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Almaty (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Dubai). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.
Does Almaty observe daylight saving time?: No. Almaty stays on UTC+5 all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?: No. Dubai stays on GST (UTC+4) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Dubai when it's 9 AM in Almaty?: 8:00 AM in Dubai, on the same day.

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