Singapore to Dubai
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GSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
SGT and GST on the World Map
The map below highlights the SGT (Singapore Standard Time) and GST (Gulf Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
SGT – Singapore Standard Time
UTC+08:00Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is the time zone for Singapore, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Singapore uses UTC+08:00 despite being at about 104°E longitude (closer to UTC+07:00).
- •Singapore does not observe daylight saving time.
- •The Singapore Exchange (SGX) operates on SGT.
GST – Gulf Standard Time
UTC+04:00Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
- •GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
- •The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.
About Singapore
WikipediaSingapore Standard Time (SGT) is 8 hours ahead of GMT. As Asia's leading financial hub, Singapore bridges business hours between Europe and Australia.
The city-state has the world's highest percentage of millionaires, with 1 in 6 households.
About Dubai
WikipediaDubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.
Dubai has no income tax, making it a major hub for international business.
Comparing Time Zones: Singapore and Dubai
Singapore runs on Singapore Standard Time (SGT) at UTC+08:00. Dubai runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts Singapore 4 hours behind Dubai — a difference of -4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Singapore it is 5:00 AM in Dubai. Midnight in Singapore is 8:00 PM in Dubai. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Singapore to Dubai time conversion table
| Singapore (SGT) | Dubai (GST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Singapore to Dubai time
- Scheduling a call from Singapore to Dubai: a 10:00 AM start in Singapore lands at 6:00 AM in Dubai, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Singapore and Dubai are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM SGT time (9:00 AM–1:00 PM GST). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Dubai local time against Singapore keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -4h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM SGT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -4h gap is not.
- Block 1:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Singapore and need Dubai colleagues present.
About SGT (Singapore Standard Time)
Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is used in Singapore year-round. Singapore does not observe daylight saving time. Despite being geographically close to the UTC+07:00 zone, Singapore uses UTC+08:00 to align with major trading partners like China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Singapore is a major global financial hub.
About GST (Gulf Standard Time)
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.
Best time to call between Singapore and Dubai
Both Singapore and Dubai sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 1:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT, which is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM GST. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Singapore and Dubai overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Singapore is 4 hours behind Dubai (SGT UTC+08:00 → GST UTC+04:00). The shared working window is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Singapore and Dubai?
Singapore (SGT, UTC+08:00) is 4 hours behind Dubai (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently -4h.
How do I convert Singapore time to Dubai time?
Add -4h to Singapore local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Singapore is 5:00 AM in Dubai.
What time is it in Dubai right now?
Dubai uses GST at UTC+04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -4h offset from Singapore.
What is the best time to call Dubai from Singapore?
Call between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM SGT — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:00 PM GST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Singapore or Dubai?
Singapore is 4 hours behind Dubai. When it is 12:00 PM in Singapore it is 8:00 AM in Dubai.
Do Singapore and Dubai use different time zones?
Singapore (Singapore) uses SGT at UTC+08:00, while Dubai (UAE) uses GST at UTC+04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Singapore and Asia/Dubai.
Does daylight saving time affect the Singapore–Dubai difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -4h offset between Singapore and Dubai is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Singapore's time zone?
SGT also covers Singapore.
Which countries use SGT, Singapore's zone?
SGT is used in Singapore.
Is there a day difference between Singapore and Dubai?
Not normally. The -4h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Singapore and Dubai?
Dubai is -4h from Singapore.
What timezone is Singapore in?
Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is 8 hours ahead of GMT. As Asia's leading financial hub, Singapore bridges business hours between Europe and Australia.
What timezone is Dubai in?
Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.
What are the business hours in Singapore?
Standard business hours in Singapore are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT.
What are the business hours in Dubai?
Standard business hours in Dubai are 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Singapore and Dubai?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Singapore works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT and Dubai works 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST (-4h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Singapore and Dubai?
Singapore uses SGD (S$) while Dubai uses AED (د.إ). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Singapore and Dubai compare in size?
Singapore has a population of approximately 5.5 million (metro: 5.9 million), while Dubai has approximately 3.5 million (metro: 4.1 million).
What are the major landmarks in Singapore and Dubai?
Singapore is known for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion. Dubai is famous for Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab.
Do Singapore and Dubai have stock exchanges?
Yes. Singapore has the SGX (Singapore Exchange) and Dubai has the DFM (Dubai Financial Market). The -4h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use SGT (Singapore Standard Time)?
SGT is used in Singapore.
Does SGT observe daylight saving time?
No, SGT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about SGT?
Singapore uses UTC+08:00 despite being at about 104°E longitude (closer to UTC+07:00). Singapore does not observe daylight saving time.
Which cities are in the GST timezone?
Major cities in the GST timezone include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi.
What is the UTC offset for GST?
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is at UTC+04:00.
What should I know about the GST timezone?
Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time. GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
When is it midnight in Singapore, what time is it in Dubai?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Singapore (SGT), it is -4h later in Dubai (GST).
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