Current Time in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
دبي
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
الإمارات العربية المتحدة
Dialling: +971
City Details
Dubai
دبي
Lat: 25.2048° N
Long: 55.2708° E
Population: 3,300,000
Time Zone
Asia/Dubai
GMT+4
Public Holidays
No public holidays on record for this country
Time Difference
Business Hours
Daylight Cycle
Data via sunrisesunset.io
Current Weather
Data via Open-Meteo · Updates every 30 min
Overview
Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, with 4 million residents as of 2025, of whom 92% are expatriates. It is the Middle East's leading financial and tourism hub, home to the world's busiest international airport (DXB) handling over 92 million passengers in 2024 and the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.
Administrative Region
Emirate of Dubai
AE-DU
Local Currency
د.إ
Technical Assets
- Web Domain.ae
- ISO CodeAE-DU
Secure Identifier Profile
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
A small Bani Yas fishing and pearling settlement existed at Dubai Creek as early as 1799. The Al Maktoum family took control of Dubai in 1833 when around 800 members of the clan migrated from Abu Dhabi and have ruled the emirate ever since. Dubai declared itself a free port in 1901, which established its reputation as a trading centre. Modest oil revenues from the 1960s funded infrastructure, but the city deliberately diversified away from oil, which now contributes less than 1% of GDP.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- /Burj Khalifa observation deck (124th floor)
- /Dubai Mall — world's largest by retail area
- /Palm Jumeirah
- /Dubai Creek and the Gold and Spice Souks
- /Dubai Frame and Museum of the Future
🎒 Visitor Tip
The Dubai Metro is clean, cheap and air-conditioned — take the Red Line from the airport to most major attractions. Dress modestly outside of beach areas and licensed restaurants. During Ramadan, eating and drinking in public during daylight hours is restricted. The best time to visit is November to March when temperatures are between 20–28°C.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Predominantly flat desert terrain with coastal plains along the Persian Gulf. The emirate consists largely of sand desert and gravel plains, with some sabkha (salt flat) areas near the coast. No significant hills or mountains within the emirate; the Al Hajar Mountains begin in Ras Al Khaimah to the north.
Climate Stats
Hot desert (Köppen BWh)
Avg Summer
40°C
Avg Winter
20°C
Annual Rainfall
78 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
✈️ Nearby AirportsIATA / DISTANCE
🚄 Rail ConnectionsCITY / DISTANCE
Regional Satellites
Other times compared to Dubai
Frequently Asked Questions about time in Dubai
What timezone is Dubai in?↓
Dubai is in the Asia/Dubai time zone (Asia/Dubai), currently UTCGMT+4.
Does United Arab Emirates observe daylight saving time?↓
No. United Arab Emirates does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai stays on GST (UTCGMT+4) year-round, so the clocks never change.
What is GST?↓
GST stands for Asia/Dubai. It is UTCGMT+4 and is the standard time used in United Arab Emirates.
How many hours ahead is Dubai compared to London?↓
Dubai is 4 hours ahead of London (GMT). During UK summer (BST), the difference reduces by 1 hour to 3 hours.
What is the time difference between Dubai and New York?↓
Dubai is 9 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Dubai?↓
The time displayed for Dubai is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCGMT+4 mean for Dubai?↓
UTCGMT+4 means Dubai is 4 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Dubai?↓
Standard business hours in Dubai are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM GST (UTCGMT+4). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the United Arab Emirates national calendar.
What is the best time to call Dubai from London?↓
The best overlap for a call between London and Dubai is typically early morning in London (8–10 AM GMT), which corresponds to late afternoon or evening in Dubai. Always check the current time before calling to avoid unsociable hours.