London to Dubai Time Converter

London and Dubai have a manageable 4-hour time difference, with Dubai ahead. This connection is vital for finance, trade, and tourism between Europe and the Middle East.

🇬🇧United Kingdom
3 hours ahead
🇦🇪United Arab Emirates

Current Time in London

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Daytime
3 hours ahead
time difference

Current Time in Dubai

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Daytime
Time Zone
London
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Distance
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Time Zone
Dubai

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Use our interactive converter to find the exact time in Dubai when it's any time in London

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Dubai is 3 hours ahead of London

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Common conversion times between London and Dubai

🇬🇧London Time
🇦🇪Dubai Time
12:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM10:00 AM
9:00 AM1:00 PM
12:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM12:00 AM

Understanding the Time Difference

The time difference between London and Dubai is 3 hours. When it's noon in London, it's 15:00 in Dubai. This 3-hour advance affects scheduling for calls, meetings, and travel plans.

Best Times for Meetings

The best time for meetings between London and Dubai is during the 5-hour overlap window from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM London time (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Dubai time).

Business Hours Overlap

Business hours overlap for 5 hours daily. In London, this window is 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, corresponding to 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Dubai.

Cultural Considerations

Dubai's workweek runs Sunday-Thursday, so plan meetings accordingly. London's morning aligns with Dubai's afternoon.

Planning Your Schedule

When coordinating between London and Dubai, remember to account for:

⏰ Time Factors

  • Daylight Saving Time changes which may affect the time difference
  • Peak traffic and commute times that might affect availability

🌍 Cultural Factors

  • Local holidays and observances in both cities
  • Cultural preferences for meeting times and communication styles