Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?

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

Does Singapore observe daylight saving time?

No. Singapore stays on SGT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

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

1:00 PM in Singapore, on the same day.

Dubai to Singapore Meeting Planner

Singapore is 4 hours ahead of Dubai right now. Their working days overlap for 4 hours today.

Dubai · United Arab Emirates

9:30 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · GST

Singapore · Singapore

1:30 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · SGT

Best Meeting Times Between Dubai and Singapore

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Dubai (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Singapore). 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 ·9:30PMnow
SingaporeSingapore ·1:30AMTomorrow · now

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Date in Dubai

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Dubai time.

12:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Dubai (12:00) and Singapore (16:00).
11:00AMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Dubai (11:00) and Singapore (15:00).
10:00AMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Dubai (10:00) and Singapore (14:00).

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

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

Your meeting

Dubai12:00 PM GSTSat, Oct 17
Singapore4:00 PM UTC+8Sat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 08:00 UTC

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Time difference between Dubai and Singapore

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

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

Dubai is on Gulf Standard Time. Singapore is on Singapore Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Dubai & Singapore Scheduling

What is the time difference between Dubai and Singapore?: Singapore is 4 hours ahead of Dubai right now: Singapore is on SGT (UTC+8) 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 Singapore?: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Dubai (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Singapore). 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 Singapore observe daylight saving time?: No. Singapore stays on SGT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Singapore when it's 9 AM in Dubai?: 1:00 PM in Singapore, on the same day.

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