Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?

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

Does Tel Aviv observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Tel Aviv is on IDT (UTC+3) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to IST (UTC+2).

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

8:00 AM in Tel Aviv, on the same day.

Dubai to Tel Aviv Meeting Planner

Tel Aviv is 1 hour behind Dubai right now. Their working days overlap for 7 hours today.

Dubai · United Arab Emirates

9:21 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · GST

Tel Aviv · Israel

8:21 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · IDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Dubai and Tel Aviv

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Dubai (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Tel Aviv). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

DubaiOrganizerUnited Arab Emirates ·9:21AMnow
Tel AvivIsrael ·· summer time8:21AMnow

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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 Tel Aviv (12:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Dubai (12:00) and Tel Aviv (11:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Dubai (14:00) and Tel Aviv (13:00).

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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
Tel Aviv12:00 PM UTC+3Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 09:00 UTC

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Time difference between Dubai and Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is 1 hour behind Dubai right now: Tel Aviv is on IDT (UTC+3) and Dubai on GST (UTC+4). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Tel Aviv: then Tel Aviv is 2 hours behind Dubai.

Time difference between Dubai and Tel Aviv over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Tel Aviv 1 hour behind	—
Sun, Oct 25	Tel Aviv 2 hours behind	Clocks go back in Tel Aviv
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Tel Aviv 1 hour behind	Clocks go forward in Tel Aviv

Dubai is on Gulf Standard Time. Tel Aviv is on Israel Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Dubai & Tel Aviv Scheduling

What is the time difference between Dubai and Tel Aviv?: Tel Aviv is 1 hour behind Dubai right now: Tel Aviv is on IDT (UTC+3) and Dubai on GST (UTC+4). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Tel Aviv: then Tel Aviv is 2 hours behind Dubai.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dubai and Tel Aviv?: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Dubai (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Tel Aviv). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 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 Tel Aviv observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Tel Aviv is on IDT (UTC+3) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to IST (UTC+2).
What time is it in Tel Aviv when it's 9 AM in Dubai?: 8:00 AM in Tel Aviv, on the same day.

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