GST — Gulf Standard Time
UTC+04:00 · 4 hours ahead of UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | GST |
| Full name | Gulf Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+04:00 |
| IANA identifier | Asia/Dubai |
| DST | Not observed |
Countries Using GST
Time Difference from GST
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +8h |
| Chicago | +9h |
| Los Angeles | +11h |
| London | +3h |
| Paris | +2h |
| Moscow | +1h |
| Mumbai | -1h 30m |
| Bangkok | -3h |
| Shanghai | -4h |
| Tokyo | -5h |
| Sydney | -6h |
| Auckland | -8h |
Using GST in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently afternoon in GST, which is inside a normal workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Moscow: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM GST equals 9:00 AM-4:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | GST | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:30 AM-5:30 PM |
| Paris | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| London | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM |
| Shanghai | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Convert GST to Other Time Zones
Cities in GST
About GST (Gulf Standard Time)
GST (Gulf Standard Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +04:00, meaning it is 4 hours ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Asia/Dubai. It is used in 2 countries, including Russia, United Arab Emirates.
GST does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +04:00 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Major cities in GST include Dubai, and 15 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GST?
GST stands for Gulf Standard Time. It is 4 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+04:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Dubai.
What is the current time in GST?
The current GST time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. GST is UTC+04:00, which is 4 hours ahead of UTC.
Does GST observe daylight saving time?
No, GST does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +04:00 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use GST?
Countries and regions using GST include Russia, United Arab Emirates.
How do I convert GST to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert GST to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between GST and 13 major world cities.