Does Delhi observe daylight saving time?

No. Delhi stays on IST (UTC+5:30) 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 Delhi?

7:30 AM in Dubai, on the same day.

Delhi to Dubai Meeting Planner

Dubai is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Delhi right now. Their working days overlap for 6 hours 30 minutes today.

Delhi · India

12:11 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · IST

Dubai · United Arab Emirates

10:41 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · GST

Best Meeting Times Between Delhi and Dubai

10:30 AM to 5:00 PM in Delhi (9:00 AM to 3:30 PM in Dubai). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 6 hours 30 minutes of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

DelhiOrganizerIndia ·12:11AMnow
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates ·10:41PMYesterday · now

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Date in Delhi

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Delhi time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Delhi (13:00) and Dubai (11:30).
12:30PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Delhi (12:30) and Dubai (11:00).
1:30PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Delhi (13:30) and Dubai (12:00).

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Each column is a half hour 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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Your meeting

Delhi1:00 PM ISTSun, Oct 18
Dubai11:30 AM GSTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 07:30 UTC

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Time difference between Delhi and Dubai

Dubai is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Delhi right now: Dubai is on GST (UTC+4) and Delhi on IST (UTC+5:30). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.

Time difference between Delhi and Dubai over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Dubai 1 hour 30 minutes behind	—

Delhi is on India Standard Time. Dubai is on Gulf Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Delhi & Dubai Scheduling

What is the time difference between Delhi and Dubai?: Dubai is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Delhi right now: Dubai is on GST (UTC+4) and Delhi on IST (UTC+5:30). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Delhi and Dubai?: 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM in Delhi (9:00 AM to 3:30 PM in Dubai). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 6 hours 30 minutes of overlap today.
Does Delhi observe daylight saving time?: No. Delhi stays on IST (UTC+5:30) 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 Delhi?: 7:30 AM in Dubai, on the same day.

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