About Dubai time
Dubai is in the Gulf Standard Time (GMT+4), which is UTC+4:00 from UTC. The country code is AE.
The IANA timezone identifier for Dubai is Asia/Dubai. This identifier is used by operating systems and programming languages to accurately determine the local time, including any Daylight Saving Time (DST) offsets.
DST information for Dubai is automatically handled — the UTC offset shown on this page reflects the exact offset for the selected date and time.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in Dubai right now?
- It is currently 8:07 AM in Dubai (Aug 9, 2026). Dubai is in the Gulf Standard Time (GMT+4, UTC+4:00).
- What UTC offset does Dubai use?
- Dubai uses UTC+4:00 (GMT+4). This offset is DST-aware and reflects the exact offset for today's date.
- How do I convert Dubai time to my local time?
- Use the converter above to select Dubai and add your local time zone. The converter will instantly show the equivalent time in both zones.
- What timezone am I in if I'm visiting Dubai?
- If you are visiting Dubai, your current timezone is the Gulf Standard Time (GMT+4, UTC+4:00). Your device will automatically switch to this timezone when location services are enabled.
- How do I use the timezone converter for Dubai?
- The Timezone Convert tool is pre-loaded with Dubai. Click the "+" button to add your home timezone or any other city, and the converter instantly shows both times side by side. You can also pick a specific date to account for DST changes.