Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?

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

Does London observe daylight saving time?

Yes. London is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).

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

6:00 AM in London, on the same day.

Dubai to London Meeting Planner

London is 3 hours behind Dubai right now. Their working days overlap for 5 hours today.

Dubai · United Arab Emirates

10:44 AM

Sat, Oct 17 · GST

London · United Kingdom

7:44 AM

Sat, Oct 17 · BST · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Dubai and London

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Dubai (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in London). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

DubaiOrganizerUnited Arab Emirates ·10:44AMnow
LondonUnited Kingdom ·· summer time7:44AMnow

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Date in Dubai

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Dubai time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Dubai (13:00) and London (10:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Dubai (12:00) and London (09:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Dubai (14:00) and London (11:00).

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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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Your meeting

Dubai1:00 PM GSTSat, Oct 17
London10:00 AM BSTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 09:00 UTC

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Time difference between Dubai and London

London is 3 hours behind Dubai right now: London is on BST (UTC+1) and Dubai on GST (UTC+4). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in London: then London is 4 hours behind Dubai.

Time difference between Dubai and London over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	London 3 hours behind	—
Sun, Oct 25	London 4 hours behind	Clocks go back in London
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	London 3 hours behind	Clocks go forward in London

Dubai is on Gulf Standard Time. London is on Greenwich Mean Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Dubai & London Scheduling

What is the time difference between Dubai and London?: London is 3 hours behind Dubai right now: London is on BST (UTC+1) and Dubai on GST (UTC+4). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in London: then London is 4 hours behind Dubai.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dubai and London?: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Dubai (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in London). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours of overlap today.
Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?: No. Dubai stays on GST (UTC+4) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does London observe daylight saving time?: Yes. London is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Dubai?: 6:00 AM in London, on the same day.

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