Timezone Overlap

London to Dubai Meeting Overlap

London and Dubai share a generous 5 to 6 hour workday overlap. Use the calculator for today's exact window, or read the guide below.

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both cities inside business hours (9 AM - 6 PM local)

Scheduling guide

Dubai does not observe daylight saving, so the gap with London moves with the UK clock: 4 hours in winter (GMT vs Gulf Standard Time) and 3 hours in summer (BST vs GST). The workday overlap is generous either way: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM London in winter (1:00 to 6:00 PM Dubai), stretching to 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM London in summer (12:00 to 6:00 PM Dubai).

One cultural note matters more than the math: the UAE workweek runs Monday to Friday, but Friday afternoons are quiet and many people leave early. Schedule important Dubai calls Monday to Thursday, and prefer mornings London time so Dubai colleagues are not pushed into the evening.

The sweet spot is 10:00 to 11:00 AM London, which is early afternoon in Dubai year-round. Avoid booking the last overlap hour on Fridays, and remember Ramadan shifts working hours across the Gulf: during the holy month, aim for the earliest shared hour of the day.

More city pairs

Other popular pairs with dedicated scheduling guides.

New York to London4h overlap most of the year. Best: 10-11 AM New York time. New York to Los Angeles6h overlap, constant all year. Best: 1-3 PM New York time. New York to SingaporeNo 9-to-5 overlap. Least painful: 8-9 AM New York time. San Francisco to London1h overlap. Best: 9 AM San Francisco sharp. Chicago to Berlin2h overlap, constant all year. Best: 9:30-10:30 AM Chicago.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Dubai?

Four hours in the UK winter and three hours in the UK summer, because Dubai stays on Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) all year.

What are the best meeting hours between London and Dubai?

10:00 to 11:00 AM London time, which is early-to-mid afternoon in Dubai. Both sides are in core working hours.

Are there workweek differences to know about?

The UAE workweek is Monday to Friday, but Friday afternoons are quiet. Book important calls Monday to Thursday.

How does Ramadan affect scheduling with Dubai?

Working hours shift earlier and shorter during Ramadan. Aim for the earliest hour of the shared window and keep meetings short.