Offset
The time difference between Gulf Standard Time and Coordinated Universal Time is 4 hours.
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
GST: UTC+4
UTC: UTC
Neither Gulf Standard Time nor Coordinated Universal Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 1 PM–5 PM in Gulf Standard Time (9 AM–1 PM in Coordinated Universal Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 3:00 PM Gulf Standard Time (11:00 AM Coordinated Universal Time).
About these zones
Gulf Standard Time is also known as GST. To call United Arab Emirates, dial +971.
Coordinated Universal Time is also known as UTC.
Coordinated Universal Time is approximately 4,050 miles west of Gulf Standard Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| GST | UTC | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Gulf Standard Time nor Coordinated Universal Time observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:29 AM
- Sunset
- 7:07 PM
- Day length
- 13h 38m
- Sunrise
- 5:56 AM
- Sunset
- 6:03 PM
- Day length
- 12h 7m
Daylight overlap: 9h 12m — 9:56 AM–7:07 PM in Gulf Standard Time (5:56 AM–3:07 PM in Coordinated Universal Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Gulf Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Gulf Standard Time
- DWC
- DXB
- SHJ
- AUH
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am GST in UTC?
- 9:00 am GST is 5:00 am UTC.
- What is 12:00 pm GST in UTC?
- 12:00 pm GST is 8:00 am UTC.
- What is 12:30 pm GST in UTC?
- 12:30 pm GST is 8:30 am UTC.
- What is 2:00 pm GST in UTC?
- 2:00 pm GST is 10:00 am UTC.
- What is 5:00 pm GST in UTC?
- 5:00 pm GST is 1:00 pm UTC.
- What is 11:30 pm GST in UTC?
- 11:30 pm GST is 7:30 pm UTC.