Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

SGT to Dubai

-4h

SGT

SGTSOURCE

UTC+08:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Dubai

GST

UAE · UTC+04:00

HH08

MM00

08:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

SGT

Dubai

12:00 AM

8:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

10:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

12:00 AM

6:00 AM

2:00 AM

8:00 AM

4:00 AM

10:00 AM

6:00 AM

12:00 PM

8:00 AM

2:00 PM

10:00 AM

4:00 PM

12:00 PM

6:00 PM

2:00 PM

8:00 PM

4:00 PM

10:00 PM

6:00 PM

Green 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 Zone

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GST Zone

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SGT – Singapore Standard Time

UTC+08:00

Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is the time zone for Singapore, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in SGT

Singapore

Major Cities in SGT

Singapore

Key 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.
•The Singapore Exchange (SGX) operates on SGT.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about SGT on Wikipedia

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

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 →

Everything You Need to Know About SGT and Dubai Time

SGT runs on Singapore Standard Time (SGT) at UTC+08:00. Dubai runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts SGT 4 hours behind Dubai — a difference of -4h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in SGT it is 5:00 AM in Dubai. Midnight in SGT is 8:00 PM in Dubai. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

SGT to Dubai time conversion table

SGT (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 SGT to Dubai time

Scheduling a call from SGT to Dubai: a 10:00 AM start in SGT lands at 6:00 AM in Dubai, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both SGT 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 SGT 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 SGT 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 SGT and Dubai

Both SGT 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

SGT and Dubai overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

SGT 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.

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 SGT and Dubai?

SGT (SGT, UTC+08:00) is 4 hours behind Dubai (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently -4h.

How do I convert SGT time to Dubai time?

Add -4h to SGT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in SGT 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 SGT.

What is the best time to call Dubai from SGT?

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, SGT or Dubai?

SGT is 4 hours behind Dubai. When it is 12:00 PM in SGT it is 8:00 AM in Dubai.

Do SGT and Dubai use different time zones?

SGT 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 SGT–Dubai difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -4h offset between SGT and Dubai is fixed all year.

Which other cities share SGT's time zone?

SGT also covers Singapore.

Which countries use SGT, SGT's zone?

SGT is used in Singapore.

Is there a day difference between SGT and Dubai?

Not normally. The -4h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between SGT and Dubai?

Dubai is -4h from SGT.

What timezone is SGT in?

SGT 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.