Dubai to London Time Difference
Dubai ticks 3 hours ahead of the other location
Dubai ↔ London
5h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)· Showing core hours (08:00–18:00)
Dubai
London
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Quick time conversions: Dubai → London
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
At 8:00 AM Dubai time, you're looking at 5:00 AM in London.
Is 11:00 AM a good time to call London from Dubai?—8:00 AM
4:00 PMin Dubai→1:00 PMin London
At 12:00 PM Dubai time, you're looking at 9:00 AM in London.
10:00 AMin Dubai→7:00 AMin London
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dubai to London time difference?
Currently Dubai (Asia/Dubai) and London (Europe/London) differ by 3 hours.
When do Dubai and London business hours overlap?
You have 5 hours of mutual business hours. 12:00 Dubai / 09:00 London is typically the sweet spot.
Is there an upcoming DST change affecting Dubai to London?
A DST transition is approaching for London: DST back 1h at 02:00 — Oct 25. After this, the gap between Dubai and London shifts by 1h.
12:00 PM in Dubai is what time in London?
12:00 PM in Dubai is 9:00 AM in London at the same moment.
What is the easiest way to convert between Dubai and London time zones?
Use the interactive slider above. Drag it to any Dubai hour and all locations update instantly. Or type "3pm" / "15:00" in the search bar.
What public holidays should I keep in mind when scheduling between Dubai and London?
London observes Saint Andrew's Day on November 30. Keep this in mind when coordinating between Dubai and London.
What time zones do Dubai and London use?
Asia/Dubai covers Dubai; Europe/London covers London. This gives a 3 hours difference.
9 AM Dubai time converts to what in London?
9 AM in Dubai → 6:00 AM in London. That falls outside standard hours in London — confirm with your contact.
When I leave the office at 5 PM in Dubai, what time is it in London?
When the workday ends at 5 PM in Dubai, London reads 2:00 PM. Your London contact should still be at their desk.