Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?

No. Beijing stays on CST (UTC+8) 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 Beijing?

5:00 AM in Dubai, on the same day.

Beijing to Dubai Meeting Planner

Dubai is 4 hours behind Beijing right now. Their working days overlap for 4 hours today.

Beijing · China

9:39 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · CST

Dubai · United Arab Emirates

5:39 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · GST

Best Meeting Times Between Beijing and Dubai

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Beijing (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Dubai). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 4 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

BeijingOrganizerChina ·9:39AMnow
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates ·5:39AMnow

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Date in Beijing

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Beijing time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Beijing (13:00) and Dubai (09:00).
2:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Beijing (14:00) and Dubai (10:00).
3:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Beijing (15:00) and Dubai (11:00).

The whole day

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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.
Fit
BeijingUTC+8
DubaiGST
UTC	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15

Working hours (09–17)Just outside (07–09, 17–20)Late evening (20–23)NightFit: optimal, good, possible, poor

Your meeting

Beijing1:00 PM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
Dubai9:00 AM GSTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 05:00 UTC

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Time difference between Beijing and Dubai

Dubai is 4 hours behind Beijing right now: Dubai is on GST (UTC+4) and Beijing on CST (UTC+8). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.

Time difference between Beijing and Dubai over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Dubai 4 hours behind	—

Beijing is on China Standard Time. Dubai is on Gulf Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Beijing & Dubai Scheduling

What is the time difference between Beijing and Dubai?: Dubai is 4 hours behind Beijing right now: Dubai is on GST (UTC+4) and Beijing on CST (UTC+8). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Beijing and Dubai?: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Beijing (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Dubai). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 4 hours of overlap today.
Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?: No. Beijing stays on CST (UTC+8) 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 Beijing?: 5:00 AM in Dubai, on the same day.

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