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London to Dubai — Time Zone Converter

GMT/BST (UTC+1) → GST (UTC+4). Dubai is 3 hours ahead relative to London right now.

London

Oct 7, 2026, 12:54 PM

Dubai

Oct 7, 2026, 3:54 PM

Need the reverse? Dubai to London →

Sample times — GMT/BST to GST

9:00 GMT/BSTOct 7, 2026, 12:00 PM
12:00 GMT/BSTOct 7, 2026, 3:00 PM
15:00 GMT/BSTOct 7, 2026, 6:00 PM
18:00 GMT/BSTOct 7, 2026, 9:00 PM
21:00 GMT/BSTOct 8, 2026, 12:00 AM

Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.

About London and Dubai

London vs Dubai time difference through 2026

The gap changes twice during 2026, because only London observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.

Dates (2026)GMT/BSTGSTDifference
Jan 1 – Mar 28UTCUTC+4Dubai is 4 hours ahead
Mar 29 – Oct 24UTC+1UTC+4Dubai is 3 hours ahead
Oct 25 – Dec 31UTCUTC+4Dubai is 4 hours ahead

Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.

Method & sources

Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.

Page last updated: October 1, 2026

London to Dubai is common for energy, aviation, and tourism scheduling. Morning in London is late morning or midday in Dubai.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Dubai?

Right now the offset is about 3 hours ahead (from GMT/BST to GST). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.

Does daylight saving affect London vs Dubai?

Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.

How do I schedule a meeting across the United Kingdom and the Gulf?

Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.

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