Malaysia to Dubai
-4hMalaysia
MYTSOURCEDubai
GSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MYT and GST on the World Map
The map below highlights the MYT (Malaysia Time) and GST (Gulf Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
MYT – Malaysia Time
UTC+08:00Malaysia Time (MYT) is the standard time for Malaysia, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Malaysia does not observe daylight saving time.
- •MYT is the same offset as Singapore Time (SGT) and China Standard Time.
- •Kuala Lumpur is a major financial hub in Southeast Asia.
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 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.
Time Conversion Guide: Malaysia to Dubai
Malaysia runs on Malaysia Time (MYT) at UTC+08:00. Dubai runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts Malaysia 4 hours behind Dubai — a difference of -4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Malaysia it is 5:00 AM in Dubai. Midnight in Malaysia is 8:00 PM in Dubai. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Malaysia to Dubai time conversion table
| Malaysia (MYT) | 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 Malaysia to Dubai time
- Scheduling a call from Malaysia to Dubai: a 10:00 AM start in Malaysia lands at 6:00 AM in Dubai, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Malaysia and Dubai are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM MYT time (9:00 AM–1:00 PM GST). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Malaysia-based team with Dubai contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MYT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -4h gap is not.
- Block 1:00 PM–5:00 PM MYT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Malaysia and need Dubai colleagues present.
About MYT (Malaysia Time)
Malaysia Time (MYT) is used throughout Malaysia, including Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo). MYT does not observe daylight saving time. Malaysia shares the same offset as China, Singapore, and the Philippines.
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 Malaysia and Dubai
Both Malaysia and Dubai sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 1:00 PM–5:00 PM MYT, 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
Malaysia and Dubai overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Malaysia is 4 hours behind Dubai (MYT UTC+08:00 → GST UTC+04:00). The shared working window is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM MYT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Malaysia and Dubai?
Malaysia (MYT, UTC+08:00) is 4 hours behind Dubai (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently -4h.
How do I convert Malaysia time to Dubai time?
Add -4h to Malaysia local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Malaysia 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 Malaysia.
What is the best time to call Dubai from Malaysia?
Call between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM MYT — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:00 PM GST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Malaysia or Dubai?
Malaysia is 4 hours behind Dubai. When it is 12:00 PM in Malaysia it is 8:00 AM in Dubai.
Do Malaysia and Dubai use different time zones?
Malaysia (Malaysia) uses MYT at UTC+08:00, while Dubai (UAE) uses GST at UTC+04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kuala_Lumpur and Asia/Dubai.
Does daylight saving time affect the Malaysia–Dubai difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -4h offset between Malaysia and Dubai is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Malaysia's time zone?
MYT also covers Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching.
Which countries use MYT, Malaysia's zone?
MYT is used in Malaysia.
Is there a day difference between Malaysia and Dubai?
Not normally. The -4h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Malaysia and Dubai?
Dubai is -4h from Malaysia.
What timezone is Malaysia in?
Malaysia operates on its local timezone.
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 Dubai?
Standard business hours in Dubai are 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST.
Which countries use MYT (Malaysia Time)?
MYT is used in Malaysia.
Does MYT observe daylight saving time?
No, MYT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about MYT?
Malaysia does not observe daylight saving time. MYT is the same offset as Singapore Time (SGT) and China Standard 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 Malaysia, what time is it in Dubai?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Malaysia (MYT), it is -4h later in Dubai (GST).
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