Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?

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

Does Reykjavik observe daylight saving time?

No. Reykjavik stays on GMT (UTC+0) all year, so its clocks don't change.

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

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

Dubai to Reykjavik Meeting Planner

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

Dubai · United Arab Emirates

8:38 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · GST

Reykjavik · Iceland

4:38 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · GMT

Best Meeting Times Between Dubai and Reykjavik

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Dubai (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Reykjavik). 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

DubaiOrganizerUnited Arab Emirates ·8:38AMnow
ReykjavikIceland ·4:38AMnow

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Date in Dubai

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Dubai time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Dubai (13:00) and Reykjavik (09:00).
2:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Dubai (14:00) and Reykjavik (10:00).
3:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Dubai (15:00) and Reykjavik (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 GSTSun, Oct 18
Reykjavik9:00 AM GMTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 09:00 UTC

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Time difference between Dubai and Reykjavik

Reykjavik is 4 hours behind Dubai right now: Reykjavik is on GMT (UTC+0) and Dubai on GST (UTC+4). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions: Dubai & Reykjavik Scheduling

What is the time difference between Dubai and Reykjavik?: Reykjavik is 4 hours behind Dubai right now: Reykjavik is on GMT (UTC+0) and Dubai on GST (UTC+4). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dubai and Reykjavik?: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Dubai (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Reykjavik). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 4 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 Reykjavik observe daylight saving time?: No. Reykjavik stays on GMT (UTC+0) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Reykjavik when it's 9 AM in Dubai?: 5:00 AM in Reykjavik, on the same day.

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