Dubai and London: plan a meeting across time zones

The time difference

For most of the year, Dubai is 3 hours ahead of London. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:

• 1 January to 28 March: Dubai is 4 hours ahead of London
• 29 March to 24 October: Dubai is 3 hours ahead of London
• 25 October to 31 December: Dubai is 4 hours ahead of London

Best time to meet

A one-hour meeting starting around 12 PM in Dubai lands at 9 AM in London — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.

Clock changes to plan around

• Dubai does not change clocks.
• London changes clocks — 2026: 29 March and 25 October; 2027: 28 March and 31 October.

Upcoming public holidays

• 2 December — Dubai: National Day
• 3 December — Dubai: National Day
• 1 January 2027 — Dubai: New Year's Day
• 9 March 2027 — Dubai: Eid al-Fitr
• 25 December — London: Christmas Day
• 26 December — London: Boxing Day
• 28 December — London: Boxing Day (observed)
• 1 January 2027 — London: New Year's Day

Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.

Questions about Dubai and London

When is the best time to meet between Dubai and London?

Aim for 12 PM in Dubai, which is 9 AM in London. That keeps both sides inside a normal 9 AM–5 PM day, so neither is dialling in before breakfast or after dinner. Check the date against each country's public holidays before sending the invite.

What time is it in London when it is 9 AM in Dubai?

For most of the year, 9 AM in Dubai is 6 AM in London (UTC+4 against UTC+1). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.

Does Dubai or London change clocks first?

Dubai does not observe daylight saving time; London does, so the gap shifts when London changes clocks.

Is there a public holiday in Dubai or London soon?

Dubai: National Day on 2 December. London: Christmas Day on 25 December.