Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between bst and gst?
British Summer Time (bst) is UTC+1 and Gulf Standard Time (gst) is UTC+4. The difference between them is 3 hours.
Where is bst used?
British Summer Time (bst) is used in United Kingdom and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/London. Note: bst is ambiguous and may refer to other timezones.
Where is gst used?
Gulf Standard Time (gst) is used in United Arab Emirates and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Dubai.
How do I convert bst to gst?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any bst time and the gst equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
BST (London) is 3 hours behind GST (Dubai). When it's noon in BST (London), it's 15:00 in GST (Dubai).
BST (London) runs on Europe/London; GST (Dubai) runs on Asia/Dubai. Together they are 3 hours apart.
Daily overlap window
Both BST (London) and GST (Dubai) are simultaneously in business hours for 5 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).
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BST (London)
GST (Dubai)
Overlap (5h)
Best call times between these locations
There is a 5-hour daily window where both locations are in business hours. The 3 best slots are listed below.
09:00 London / 12:00 Dubai✓ Both working
10:00 London / 13:00 Dubai✓ Both working
11:00 London / 14:00 Dubai✓ Both working
Working hours defined as 09:00–17:00 local time for each location.
Public holidays this year
BST (London)6 holidays
Jul 13Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
GST (Dubai)
No upcoming public holidays this year.
BST (London) and GST (Dubai) — practical scheduling
BST (London) (United Kingdom) and GST (Dubai) (United Arab Emirates) are 3 hours apart. With a 5-hour daily overlap in standard business hours, both teams can connect in real time without either side stretching beyond their normal workday.
💡 Practical scheduling guidelines
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If you are in BST (London), aim for 09:00–10:00, which corresponds to 12:00–13:00 in GST (Dubai) — both teams are within working hours.
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If you are in BST (London), aim for 10:00–11:00, which corresponds to 13:00–14:00 in GST (Dubai) — both teams are within working hours.
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If you are in BST (London), aim for 11:00–12:00, which corresponds to 14:00–15:00 in GST (Dubai) — both teams are within working hours.
Avoid scheduling mistakes — especially around daylight saving changes. Use the ClockinSync Chrome Extension to instantly verify and compare both time zones directly in your browser, without manual calculations.
Need a specific time? Use the slider or type directly into the input bar — it understands "3pm", "15:30", and location-specific formats like "9am BST (London)".