GST to UTC Time Converter

Convert Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 4 hours behind.

Dubai · Gulf Standard Time
00:55:28
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+4 · UTC+04:00
UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
20:55:28
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00

Convert a specific time

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

GST (Gulf Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No

When can GST and UTC meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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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.
4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 13:00–16:00 GST (09:00–12:00 UTC).

Hour-by-hour GST to UTC conversion table

GST time (Dubai)UTC time (UTC)Status
00:00 Mon20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon05:00 MonGST working
10:00 Mon06:00 MonGST working
11:00 Mon07:00 MonGST working
12:00 Mon08:00 MonGST working
13:00 Mon09:00 MonBoth at work
14:00 Mon10:00 MonBoth at work
15:00 Mon11:00 MonBoth at work
16:00 Mon12:00 MonBoth at work
17:00 Mon13:00 MonUTC working
18:00 Mon14:00 MonUTC working
19:00 Mon15:00 MonUTC working
20:00 Mon16:00 MonUTC working
21:00 Mon17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon19:00 MonOff-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

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
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC

Sun today in Dubai and UTC

Dubai
Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
18:55
Solar noon
12:16
Daylight
13h 17m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GST and UTC right now?+
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is currently 4 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 UTC observe daylight saving time?+
GST: does not observe daylight saving time. UTC: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GST and UTC?+
The strongest overlap is 13:00–16:00 GST (09:00–12:00 UTC), giving 4 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in UTC when it is 12:00 noon in Dubai?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Dubai (GST), it is 08:00 Mon in UTC (UTC).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GST and UTC?+
GST maps to "Asia/Dubai" in the IANA database. UTC maps to "UTC". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Dubai ahead of or behind UTC?+
Whether Dubai (GST) is ahead of or behind UTC (UTC) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now UTC is 4 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 UTC?+
GST is UTC+04:00 (GMT+4) and UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC). 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 UTC?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 13:00–16:00 GST.