GST to GFT Time Converter

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

Dubai · Gulf Standard Time
15:12:51
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
GMT+4 · UTC+04:00
Cayenne · French Guiana Time
08:12:51
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can GST and GFT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Dubai (GST). 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: 16:00–16:00 GST (09:00–09:00 GFT).

Hour-by-hour GST to GFT conversion table

GST time (Dubai)GFT time (Cayenne)Status
00:00 Wed17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed02:00 WedGST working
10:00 Wed03:00 WedGST working
11:00 Wed04:00 WedGST working
12:00 Wed05:00 WedGST working
13:00 Wed06:00 WedGST working
14:00 Wed07:00 WedGST working
15:00 Wed08:00 WedGST working
16:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed10:00 WedGFT working
18:00 Wed11:00 WedGFT working
19:00 Wed12:00 WedGFT working
20:00 Wed13:00 WedGFT working
21:00 Wed14:00 WedGFT working
22:00 Wed15:00 WedGFT working
23:00 Wed16:00 WedGFT working

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

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
French Guiana Time (GFT)
IANA identifier
America/Cayenne
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Cayenne

Sun today in Dubai and Cayenne

Dubai
Sunrise
05:31
Sunset
19:03
Solar noon
12:17
Daylight
13h 32m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GST and GFT right now?+
GFT (French Guiana Time) is currently 7 hours behind GST (Gulf Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GST or GFT observe daylight saving time?+
GST: does not observe daylight saving time. GFT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GST and GFT?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 GST (09:00–09:00 GFT), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Cayenne when it is 12:00 noon in Dubai?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Dubai (GST), it is 05:00 Wed in Cayenne (GFT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GST and GFT?+
GST maps to "Asia/Dubai" in the IANA database. GFT maps to "America/Cayenne". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Dubai ahead of or behind Cayenne?+
Whether Dubai (GST) is ahead of or behind Cayenne (GFT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GFT is 7 hours behind GST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GST and GFT?+
GST is UTC+04:00 (GMT+4) and GFT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3). 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 GST and GFT?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 GST.