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London to Dubai time difference

London is between 3 hours and 4 hours behind Dubai, depending on the time of year.

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Best time to call between London and Dubai

These times assume everyone is awake from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Change the hours in the planner above to match your own day.

London to Dubai time converter

What a time in London is in Dubai, in the middle of January and in the middle of July.

London timeDubai in JanuaryDubai in July
6:00 am10:00 am9:00 am
9:00 am1:00 pm12:00 pm
12:00 pm4:00 pm3:00 pm
3:00 pm7:00 pm6:00 pm
6:00 pm10:00 pm9:00 pm
9:00 pm1:00 am (next day)12:00 am (next day)

Daylight saving

London changes its clocks on 28 March and 31 October in 2027. Dubai does not change its clocks for daylight saving. The gap changes because London moves its clocks for daylight saving and Dubai does not. The planner above always uses the real rules for the day you choose.

Common questions

What is the time difference between London and Dubai?

London is between 3 hours and 4 hours behind Dubai, depending on the time of year. The gap changes because London moves its clocks for daylight saving and Dubai does not.

What is the best time to call Dubai from London?

With waking hours of 7:00 am to 10:00 pm in both cities: In January, the longest shared window is 7:00 am to 6:00 pm in London, which is 11:00 am to 10:00 pm in Dubai. In July, the longest shared window is 7:00 am to 7:00 pm in London, which is 10:00 am to 10:00 pm in Dubai.

Does the time difference between London and Dubai change during the year?

The gap changes because London moves its clocks for daylight saving and Dubai does not. London changes its clocks on 28 March and 31 October in 2027. Dubai does not change its clocks for daylight saving.

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