Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Dubai to AKST

-13h

Dubai

GSTSOURCE

UAE · UTC+04:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

AKST

UTC-08:00☀ DST active

HH11

MM00

(previous day)23:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Dubai

AKST

12:00 AM

12:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

2:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

4:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

6:00 PM-1

8:00 AM

8:00 PM-1

10:00 AM

10:00 PM-1

12:00 PM

12:00 AM

2:00 PM

2:00 AM

4:00 PM

4:00 AM

6:00 PM

6:00 AM

8:00 PM

8:00 AM

10:00 PM

10:00 AM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

GST and AKST on the World Map

The map below highlights the GST (Gulf Standard Time) and AKST (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

GST Zone

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AKST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

GST – Gulf Standard Time

UTC+04:00

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in GST

UAEOmanGeorgiaAzerbaijanMauritius

Major Cities in GST

DubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBakuTbilisi

Key Facts about GST

•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.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+04:00 year-round

Learn more about GST on Wikipedia

AKST – Alaska Standard Time

UTC-09:00

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.

Countries in AKST

United States (Alaska)

Major Cities in AKST

AnchorageFairbanksJuneauSitkaWasilla

Key Facts about AKST

•Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
•Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
•The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to AKDT

Learn more about AKST on Wikipedia

About Dubai

Wikipedia

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.

Population:3.5 million

Metro:4.1 million

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST

Currency:AED (د.إ)

Stock Exchange:DFM (Dubai Financial Market)

Key Landmarks

Burj KhalifaPalm JumeirahBurj Al ArabDubai MallDubai Frame

Did You Know?

Dubai has no income tax, making it a major hub for international business.

Learn more about GST timezone →

Time Conversion Guide: Dubai to AKST

Dubai runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts Dubai 13 hours behind AKST — a difference of -13h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Dubai it is 8:00 PM in AKST on the previous day. Midnight in Dubai is 11:00 AM in AKST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Dubai to AKST time conversion table

Dubai (GST)	AKST (AKST)	Day
12:00 AM	11:00 AM	previous day
6:00 AM	5:00 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	6:00 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	7:00 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	8:00 PM	previous day
12:00 PM	11:00 PM	previous day
3:00 PM	2:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	4:00 AM	same day
6:00 PM	5:00 AM	same day
9:00 PM	8:00 AM	same day

Why people convert Dubai to AKST time

Scheduling a call from Dubai to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in Dubai lands at 9:00 PM in AKST the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -13h gap: Dubai and AKST have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in AKST is 8:00 PM in Dubai.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking AKST local time against Dubai keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -13h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM GST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -13h gap is not.
With a -13h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Dubai takes the early slot, the next week AKST does.

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.

About AKST (Alaska Standard Time)

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).

Best time to call between Dubai and AKST

With a -13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. AKST opens at 9:00 AM AKST, which is 8:00 PM in Dubai, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Dubai and AKST have no shared working hours because of the -13h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Dubai is 13 hours behind AKST (GST UTC+04:00 → AKST UTC-09:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Dubai

Does not observe DST

AKST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and AKST?

Dubai (GST, UTC+04:00) is 13 hours behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -13h.

How do I convert Dubai time to AKST time?

Add -13h to Dubai local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Dubai is 8:00 PM in AKST (previous day).

What time is it in AKST right now?

AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -13h offset from Dubai.

What is the best time to call AKST from Dubai?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the -13h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Dubai, which is 12:00 AM in AKST.

Which is behind, Dubai or AKST?

Dubai is 13 hours behind AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in Dubai it is 11:00 PM in AKST.

Do Dubai and AKST use different time zones?

Dubai (UAE) uses GST at UTC+04:00, while AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dubai and America/Anchorage.

Does daylight saving time affect the Dubai–AKST difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -13h offset between Dubai and AKST is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Dubai's time zone?

GST also covers Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi.

Which countries use GST, Dubai's zone?

GST is used in UAE, Oman, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Mauritius.

Is there a day difference between Dubai and AKST?

Sometimes. The -13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Dubai already falls on the in AKST.

What is the time difference between Dubai and AKST?

AKST is -13h from Dubai.

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.