Time difference

Time Difference Between Dubai and London

Dubai is 3 hours ahead of London. The current difference is 3 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

DubaiUnited Arab Emirates 🇦🇪

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Asia/DubaiUTC+4
LondonUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧

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Europe/LondonUTC+1
02 — Difference

Dubai vs London

Dubai is 3 hours ahead of London. When it is 12:00 in Dubai, it is 09:00 in London.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Dubai
UTC+4
London
UTC+1
Difference
3 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Dubai and London working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–14:00 London time — that's 12:00–17:00 in Dubai — about 5 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

London observes daylight saving time while Dubai does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
3 hours
Dubai zone
Asia/Dubai
London zone
Europe/London
Dubai offset
UTC+4
London offset
UTC+1
Dubai DST
No
London DST
Yes
Countries
United Arab Emirates · United Kingdom
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Dubai and London?

Dubai is 3 hours ahead of London right now.

Is Dubai ahead of London?

Yes, Dubai is 3 hours ahead of London.

Do Dubai and London observe daylight saving time?

London observes daylight saving time while Dubai does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Dubai and London?

A good window is 09:00–14:00 in London (12:00–17:00 in Dubai), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.