Time difference between Dubai and London
London is 3 hours behind Dubai
Dubai, the United Arab Emirates is UTC+4 · London, the United Kingdom is UTC — 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 London goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
| Dubai / London clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / summer | 3 hours behind | about 30 weeks |
| standard / standard | 4 hours behind | about 22 weeks |
Dubai stays put all year while London moves, so the gap changes twice a year from London'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 5 hours — 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Dubai, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in London.
Dubai to London, hour by hour
| Dubai | London |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
On the usual gap of 3 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Dubai and London?
London is 3 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 London goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
Is London ahead of Dubai?
No — London is 3 hours behind. Dubai is UTC+4 and London is UTC on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Dubai in London?
6:00 AM, on the usual gap.
When can Dubai and London meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 5 hours: 12:00 PM–5:00 PM in Dubai, which is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM in London.
Other pairs
- Dubai to Dublin
- Dubai to Lisbon
- Dubai to Paris
- Dubai to Berlin
- Dubai to Madrid
- Dubai to Rome
- Dubai to Amsterdam
- Dubai to Stockholm
- Dubai to Warsaw
- Dubai to Athens
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