GFT to GST Time Converter

Convert French Guiana Time (GFT) to Gulf Standard Time (GST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7 hours ahead.

Cayenne · French Guiana Time
02:19:04
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00
Dubai · Gulf Standard Time
09:19:04
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT+4 · UTC+04:00

Convert a specific time

From: GFT (Cayenne)
To: GST (Dubai)
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Daylight Saving status right now

GFT (French Guiana Time)
Observes DST
No
GST (Gulf Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

When can GFT and GST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Cayenne (GFT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–09:00 GFT (16:00–16:00 GST).

Hour-by-hour GFT to GST conversion table

GFT time (Cayenne)GST time (Dubai)Status
00:00 Sat07:00 SatOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sat08:00 SatOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sat09:00 SatGST working
03:00 Sat10:00 SatGST working
04:00 Sat11:00 SatGST working
05:00 Sat12:00 SatGST working
06:00 Sat13:00 SatGST working
07:00 Sat14:00 SatGST working
08:00 Sat15:00 SatGST working
09:00 Sat16:00 SatBoth at work
10:00 Sat17:00 SatGFT working
11:00 Sat18:00 SatGFT working
12:00 Sat19:00 SatGFT working
13:00 Sat20:00 SatGFT working
14:00 Sat21:00 SatGFT working
15:00 Sat22:00 SatGFT working
16:00 Sat23:00 SatGFT working
17:00 Sat00:00 SunOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sat01:00 SunOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sat02:00 SunOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sat03:00 SunOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sat04:00 SunOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sat05:00 SunOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sat06:00 SunOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

French Guiana Time (GFT)
IANA identifier
America/Cayenne
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Cayenne
Gulf Standard Time (GST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Dubai
Current UTC offset
UTC+04:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+4
Major cities in this zone
DubaiAbu Dhabi

Sun today in Cayenne and Dubai

Dubai
Sunrise
05:35
Sunset
18:57
Solar noon
12:16
Daylight
13h 22m

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Looking for local time? See time in Cayenne or time in Dubai.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GFT and GST right now?+
GST (Gulf Standard Time) is currently 7 hours ahead GFT (French Guiana Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GFT or GST observe daylight saving time?+
GFT: does not observe daylight saving time. GST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GFT and GST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 GFT (16:00–16:00 GST), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Dubai when it is 12:00 noon in Cayenne?+
When it is 12:00 Sat in Cayenne (GFT), it is 19:00 Sat in Dubai (GST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GFT and GST?+
GFT maps to "America/Cayenne" in the IANA database. GST maps to "Asia/Dubai". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Cayenne ahead of or behind Dubai?+
Whether Cayenne (GFT) is ahead of or behind Dubai (GST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GST is 7 hours ahead GFT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GFT and GST?+
GFT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3) and GST is UTC+04:00 (GMT+4). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both GFT and GST?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 GFT.