Current Time in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Local time, timezone information, and travel guide for Dubai - also known as City of Gold
Timezone
Asia/Dubai
GMT+04:00
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Dubai is a city of superlatives in the United Arab Emirates, known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture, and a lively nightlife scene. From the world's tallest building to artificial islands, Dubai constantly pushes boundaries.
Population
3,331,420
Metro: 3,500,000
Language
Arabic (official), English widely spoken
Currency
AED (UAE Dirham)
Area
4,114 km²
Elevation
16m above sea level
Founded
1833
Climate
Hot desert climate with extremely hot summers and warm winters. Minimal rainfall year-round.
Best Time to Visit
November to March when temperatures are pleasant (20-30°C). Summer months are extremely hot (40°C+).
- Burj Khalifa (world's tallest building)
- Luxury shopping malls
- Palm Islands
- Desert safaris
- Indoor skiing
- Gold souks
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Dubai
Dubai is in the Asia/Dubai timezone, which is GMT+04:00 from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).
The Asia/Dubai timezone may observe Daylight Saving Time depending on the country's regulations. The current offset shown above reflects any DST adjustments.
The time difference between Dubai and New York varies based on Daylight Saving Time. Use our time converter tool to see the current difference.
Business hours in Dubai are typically 9 AM to 5 PM local time. Use our meeting planner to find the best overlap with your timezone.