London to Dubai Time Difference
Converting London time to Dubai time is straightforward: Dubai is typically 3 or 4 hours ahead of London, depending on whether the UK is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or British Summer Time (BST). Dubai does not observe daylight saving time, so the gap shifts when the clocks change in the UK. This guide provides a live converter above, a conversion table, and tips for scheduling calls. For a full world clock, visit Time.now.
The London to Dubai Time Difference
London is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) (UTC+0) during winter and British Summer Time (BST) (UTC+1) during summer. Dubai is on Gulf Standard Time (GST), which is UTC+4 all year. Therefore:
- When London is on GMT (late October to late March), Dubai is 4 hours ahead.
- When London is on BST (late March to late October), Dubai is 3 hours ahead.
For example, 12:00 noon in London is 16:00 in Dubai during GMT, and 15:00 in Dubai during BST. The flight time from Heathrow (LHR) to Dubai (DXB) is about 7 hours, so a morning departure arrives in the evening local time.
London to Dubai Conversion Table
The table below shows common times in London and their equivalent in Dubai, accounting for both GMT and BST.
| London (GMT) | Dubai (GST) | London (BST) | Dubai (GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 (midnight) | 04:00 | 01:00 | 04:00 |
| 03:00 | 07:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 |
| 06:00 | 10:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 |
| 09:00 | 13:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| 12:00 (noon) | 16:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 |
| 15:00 | 19:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 |
| 18:00 | 22:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
| 21:00 | 01:00 (next day) | 22:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
Best Times to Schedule Calls
The best overlap for business calls is usually between 09:00 and 17:00 in London, which corresponds to 12:00-20:00 in Dubai during GMT, or 13:00-21:00 during BST. The core overlap is 09:00-12:00 London / 12:00-15:00 Dubai (GMT) or 09:00-12:00 London / 13:00-16:00 Dubai (BST). For personal calls, late afternoon in London works well for early evening in Dubai.
| London Time | Dubai Time (GMT) | Dubai Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| 10:00 | 14:00 | 13:00 |
| 12:00 | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 14:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
| 16:00 | 20:00 | 19:00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is Dubai than London?
Dubai is 4 hours ahead of London during GMT (winter) and 3 hours ahead during BST (summer).
Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?
No, Dubai does not change its clocks. It stays on Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) all year.
What is the best time to call Dubai from London?
The best overlap for business is 09:00-12:00 London time, which is 12:00-15:00 Dubai (GMT) or 13:00-16:00 Dubai (BST).
How long is the flight from London to Dubai?
A direct flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 7 hours. The return flight is about 7.5 hours.
Is Dubai always 3 or 4 hours ahead?
Yes, because Dubai has a fixed offset of UTC+4, while London switches between UTC+0 (GMT) and UTC+1 (BST).
What is the time difference between Dubai and other UK cities?
The difference is the same for all UK cities on GMT/BST. For other time comparisons, see our guides for London To New York Time, London To Los Angeles Time, and London To Sydney Time. For more city times, visit TimeRight.Now or CurrentTime.now. You can also check time in London directly.