Dubai & London — Time Zone Tool

Dubai is 3 hours in front

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09:00
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London
United Kingdom · -3h
06:00
New York
USA · -8h
01:00
Tokyo
Japan · +5h
14:00
Sydney
Australia · +6h
15:00
Paris
France · -2h
07:00

Time difference: Dubai and London

Dubai is 3 hours ahead of London. When it's noon in Dubai, it's 09:00 in London.

Dubai is in the Asia/Dubai timezone. London is in the Europe/London timezone. The difference is 3 hours.

Working hours overlap

Both Dubai and London are simultaneously in business hours for 5 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).

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Overlap (5h)

Best times to schedule a meeting

Dubai and London share 5 hours of business hours overlap daily. Showing the 3 most balanced slots — see the time table below for the full overlap window.

12:00 Dubai / 09:00 London✓ Both working
13:00 Dubai / 10:00 London✓ Both working
14:00 Dubai / 11:00 London✓ Both working

Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each city's local time.

Public holidays this year

⚡ Both cities have upcoming holidays — check availability before scheduling.

Dubai8 holidays
May 26Arafat Day
May 27Eid al-Adha
May 28Eid al-Adha Holiday
May 29Eid al-Adha Holiday
Jun 16Islamic New Year
Aug 25Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Dec 2National Day
Dec 3National Day Holiday
London9 holidays
May 4Early May Bank HolidaySOON
May 25Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 28St. Stephen's Day

Scheduling between Dubai and London

Coordinating between Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and London (United Kingdom) means working around a 3-hour time difference, with Dubai ahead. The 5-hour overlap window gives both teams a natural slot for real-time collaboration without anyone working outside normal hours.

💡 Practical scheduling guidelines

If you are in Dubai, aim for 12:00–13:00, which corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in London — both teams are within working hours.

If you are in Dubai, aim for 13:00–14:00, which corresponds to 10:00–11:00 in London — both teams are within working hours.

If you are in Dubai, aim for 14:00–15:00, which corresponds to 11:00–12:00 in London — 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.

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Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in Dubai. The input bar accepts natural language like “3pm”, “15:30”, or “9am Rome” for instant conversions.

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5 hours of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)

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09:00Working
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14:00Working
11:00Working
15:00Working
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16:00Working
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17:00
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Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local time. Green = both cities working. Purple = one city only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UTC offset difference between Dubai and London?
Dubai is 3 hours ahead of London. Dubai uses the Asia/Dubai timezone and London uses the Europe/London timezone.
When can teams in Dubai and London meet during business hours?
Dubai and London share 5 hours of business hours overlap daily. Aim for around 12:00 Dubai / 09:00 London for the best availability.
Does daylight saving time affect the Dubai to London time difference?
The 3 hours time difference between Dubai and London is currently stable — no DST changes are expected in the next 7 days.
12:00 Dubai time is what time in London?
When it is 12:00 noon in Dubai, it is 09:00 in London.
How do I convert Dubai time to London time?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any hour in Dubai and all city times update instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00 London" in the search bar for instant conversion.
Are there any upcoming public holidays in Dubai or London?
Dubai observes Arafat Day on May 26. Plan accordingly when coordinating between Dubai and London.
Which UTC offsets do Dubai and London follow?
Dubai is in the Asia/Dubai time zone. London is in the Europe/London time zone. The difference between them is 3 hours.

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