GMT to GST: UK–UAE (Dubai) time difference and best meeting times
London to Dubai time · GMT/BST to GST
London and Dubai share 5h of 9-to-5 working time for most of the year: 09:00–14:00 in London = 12:00–17:00 in Dubai.
Dubai is a few hours ahead of London. The UAE doesn't change its clocks, so the gap shrinks during UK summer time.
Time difference
Dubai is 3h ahead of London
Most of the year; see below for other dates.
Shared working hours
5h
09:00–14:00 in London = 12:00–17:00 in Dubai
Fairest 1-hour meeting
09:00 in London = 12:00 in Dubai
London stays within 09:00–17:00, Dubai stays within 09:00–17:00.
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How the gap changes in 2027
- 28 Mar – 30 Oct (217 days): Dubai is 3h ahead of London. Shared hours: 09:00–14:00 in London = 12:00–17:00 in Dubai.
- 1 Jan – 27 Mar, 31 Oct – 31 Dec (148 days): Dubai is 4h ahead of London. Shared hours: 09:00–13:00 in London = 13:00–17:00 in Dubai.
- London:
- UTC+0 standard, UTC+1 daylight saving
- Dubai:
- UTC+4 all year (no daylight saving)
- 28 Mar: London clocks go forward 1h
- 31 Oct: London clocks go back 1h
Hour-by-hour: London to Dubai
Working hours are 09:00–17:00; night is 23:00–07:00.
| London | Dubai28 Mar – 30 Oct | Dubai1 Jan – 27 Mar, 31 Oct – 31 Dec |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 |
| 01:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 |
| 02:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 |
| 03:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 |
| 04:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 |
| 05:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 |
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 |
| 07:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 08:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 09:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 |
| 10:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 |
| 11:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| 12:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 |
| 13:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
| 14:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| 15:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 |
| 16:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 |
| 17:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 |
| 18:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 |
| 19:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
| 20:00 | 23:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 00:00 (next day) | 01:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 01:00 (next day) | 02:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 02:00 (next day) | 03:00 (next day) |
Tips for UK and UAE (Dubai) teams
- UAE (Dubai) doesn't use daylight saving time, so the gap moves by an hour whenever London changes its clocks. Recurring meetings set in one place's time will shift for the other.
- There's enough shared time for a daily meeting. Booking it in the middle of the window leaves room for follow-ups on both sides.
Based on 09:00–17:00 working days in London and Dubai, using 2027 clock-change dates. Real schedules vary, so confirm with your team.