Dubai runs on UTC+4 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Dubai and your time
Dubai at a glance
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Region | Dubai |
| Time zone | Asia/Dubai |
| UTC offset now | UTC+4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 25.08° N, 55.31° E |
Dubai time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Dubai follow Asia/Dubai and keep UTC+4 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
All of the United Arab Emirates keeps the same time, so Dubai reads the same clock as Abu Dhabi.
Clock changes in Dubai, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Dubai for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Dubai and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Dubai, it is 12:00 AM in New York, 4:00 PM in Sydney and 9:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind | 4 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min ahead | 1 h 30 min ahead | 1 h 30 min ahead | 6 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
Dubai never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Dubai
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Dubai runs from 10 hours 35 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 42 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:13 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Dubai
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:30 AM | 7:12 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:08 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:00 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 35 min |
Clock time and sun time in Dubai
Dubai lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Dubai
All the places listed below keep the same time as Dubai.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jebel Ali | 22 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sharjah | 30 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ajman | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ras al-Khaimah | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fujairah | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Ain | 109 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Abu Dhabi | 115 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Musaffah City | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in United Arab Emirates
All time zones and cities in the United Arab Emirates
Tools for time in Dubai
- Convert a time to or from Dubai: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Dubai to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Dubai and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dubai in?
Dubai uses the Asia/Dubai time zone, which is UTC+4 all year.
Does Dubai use daylight saving time?
No. Dubai stays on UTC+4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Dubai and New York?
Dubai is 9 hours ahead of New York in January and 8 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Dubai does not.
Is Dubai on the same time as Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Dubai and Abu Dhabi both use UTC+4 right now.
How long is the longest day in Dubai?
About 13 hours 42 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.