What is the Time Difference Between Dubai and London?
Dubai and London sit 3 to 4 hours apart. Dubai (Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4) never changes, while London shifts with BST, so the gap moves between 3 and 4 hours.
Time Zone Overview
Dubai (GST, UTC+4)
The UAE uses GST year-round — no DST.
London (GMT/BST)
London is GMT (UTC+0) in winter, BST (UTC+1) in summer.
Time Difference
London winter: Dubai is 4 hours ahead
London summer: Dubai is 3 hours ahead
Conversion Examples
Winter: 9:00 AM GMT → 1:00 PM GST
Summer: 9:00 AM BST → 12:00 PM GST
Quick Reference Table (London GMT → Dubai GST)
| London | Dubai |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
Common Use Cases
- UK–UAE business and finance
- Travel between London and Dubai
- Coordinating with Gulf teams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dubai–London difference?
4 hours in winter, 3 in summer.
Does Dubai observe DST?
No, GST (UTC+4) year-round.
If it's 9 AM in London, what time is it in Dubai?
1 PM GST (winter) or 12 PM (summer BST).
Best meeting window?
8-11 AM London = 12-3 PM Dubai (winter).
Is Dubai ahead of London?
Yes, by 3-4 hours.
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