Time difference between Dubai and Amsterdam
Amsterdam is 2 hours behind Dubai
Dubai, the United Arab Emirates is UTC+4 · Amsterdam, the Netherlands is UTC+1 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Dubai does not change its clocks and Amsterdam goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
| Dubai / Amsterdam clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / summer | 2 hours behind | about 30 weeks |
| standard / standard | 3 hours behind | about 22 weeks |
Dubai stays put all year while Amsterdam moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Amsterdam's side alone. A recurring meeting set in Dubai's calendar will drift by an hour without anyone touching it.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 6 hours — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Dubai, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Amsterdam.
Dubai to Amsterdam, hour by hour
| Dubai | Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
On the usual gap of 2 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Dubai and Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is 2 hours behind Dubai for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Dubai does not change its clocks and Amsterdam goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
Is Amsterdam ahead of Dubai?
No — Amsterdam is 2 hours behind. Dubai is UTC+4 and Amsterdam is UTC+1 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Dubai in Amsterdam?
7:00 AM, on the usual gap.
When can Dubai and Amsterdam meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 6 hours: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM in Dubai, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Amsterdam.
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