Gulf Standard Time (GST) · UTC+04:00
Current time in the UAE
The exact local time in Dubai now, with today’s date, the difference from your own time, and today’s sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal and best time of day.
Dubai is on Gulf Standard Time (GST), UTC+04:00.
Time zone of the UAE
The United Arab Emirates is four hours ahead of UTC and one and a half hours behind India. It does not use daylight saving time.
| Time zone | Gulf Standard Time (GST) |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC+04:00 |
| IANA zone | Asia/Dubai |
Questions
What time zone is the UAE in?
Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time (GST), UTC+04:00. The United Arab Emirates is four hours ahead of UTC and one and a half hours behind India. It does not use daylight saving time.
What is Rahu Kaal in Dubai today?
Rahu Kaal is one eighth of the daytime, traditionally avoided for new beginnings. It is worked out each day from Dubai’s sunrise and sunset and shown above with today’s best time. The full Panchang has Choghadiya and Hora as well.