Current Time in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
GMT+4 · UTC+04:00 · 3,790,000pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+4 — Gulf Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+04:00 |
| IANA | Asia/Dubai |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 05:32 |
| Sunset | 19:12 |
| Day Length | 13h 40m |
| Solar noon | 12:22 |
| Twilight | 05:06 – 19:38 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 25.08°, 55.31° |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Calling code | +971 |
Plan with Dubai time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Dubai.
Local rhythm
It is currently afternoon in Dubai, which is inside a normal workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT+4.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with Mumbai: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in Dubai matches 10:30 AM-5:30 PM there.
DST caveat
Dubai does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Dubai
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +8h |
| Los Angeles | +11h |
| London | +3h |
| Berlin | +2h |
| Mumbai | -1h 30m |
| Shanghai | -4h |
| Tokyo | -5h |
| Sydney | -6h |
| São Paulo | +7h |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Dubai in?
Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time (GMT+4, UTC+04:00). IANA identifier: Asia/Dubai. Dubai does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Dubai today?
Sunrise 05:32, sunset 19:12. Day length: 13h 40m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 12:22.
Moon phase in Dubai?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.