London to Dubai: Live Time Converter

London is 3 hours back

LondonBASE
09:00
00
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Dubai
United Arab Emirates · +3h
12:00
New York
USA · -5h
04:00
Tokyo
Japan · +8h
17:00
Sydney
Australia · +9h
18:00
Paris
France · +1h
10:00

Time difference: London and Dubai

London is 3 hours behind Dubai. When it's noon in London, it's 15:00 in Dubai.

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

Working hours overlap

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

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London
Dubai
Overlap (5h)

Best times to schedule a meeting

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

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

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
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

Scheduling between London and Dubai

Coordinating between London (United Kingdom) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates) 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 London, aim for 09:00–10:00, which corresponds to 12:00–13:00 in Dubai — both teams are within working hours.

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

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

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Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in London. 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)

London
Dubai
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09:00Working
07:00
10:00Working
08:00
11:00Working
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10:00Working
13:00Working
11:00Working
14:00Working
12:00Working
15:00Working
13:00Working
16:00Working
14:00Working
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15:00Working
18:00off
16:00Working
19:00off
17:00
20:00
18:00
21:00
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21:00
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22:00
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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 London to Dubai time difference?
London is 3 hours behind Dubai. London uses the Europe/London timezone and Dubai uses the Asia/Dubai timezone.
When do London and Dubai business hours overlap?
Both cities are simultaneously in business hours for 5 hours per day. 09:00 London / 12:00 Dubai works well for both parties.
Does daylight saving time affect the London to Dubai time difference?
Neither London nor Dubai has a daylight saving time transition coming up in the next week. The 3 hours gap remains consistent.
If it's noon in London, what time is it in Dubai?
When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 15:00 in Dubai.
How do I convert London time to Dubai time?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any hour in London and all city times update instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00 Dubai" in the search bar for instant conversion.
Are there any upcoming public holidays in London or Dubai?
London observes Early May Bank Holiday on May 4. Plan accordingly when coordinating between London and Dubai.
What are the IANA time zone identifiers for London and Dubai?
London is in the Europe/London time zone. Dubai is in the Asia/Dubai time zone. The difference between them is 3 hours.

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