Time in Dubai

Current local time in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Gulf Standard Time · UTC+4

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Difference from your time
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UTC offset
UTC+4
Time zone
Gulf Standard Time
Asia/Dubai
Daylight saving time
Not observed
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
17:34 (11 h 3 min)
Difference from London
+4 h

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Time zone in Dubai

Dubai is located in the United Arab Emirates and uses the Asia/Dubai time zone (Gulf Standard Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC+4.

Dubai does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+4 all year round.

Today in Dubai the sun rises at 06:30 and sets at 17:34 (local time), giving 11 h 3 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 25.20° N, 55.27° E.

Compared with London, the time difference with Dubai is currently +4 h.

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Time in cities in the United Arab Emirates

Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in Dubai?

The current time in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. Dubai uses the Asia/Dubai time zone, which is currently UTC+4.

Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?

Dubai does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+4 all year round.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Dubai today?

Today in Dubai the sun rises at 06:30 and sets at 17:34 (local time), giving 11 h 3 min of daylight.

What is the time difference between Dubai and London?

Right now Dubai is +4 h compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.

How do I work out the time difference between Dubai and my city?

No maths needed: “Difference from your time” on this page is calculated automatically using your device time zone.