EST to Dubai Time Converter
Convert Eastern Time to Dubai instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Eastern Time
EST
4:26
Dubai
GST
12:26
EST is on daylight savings (EDT), while Dubai is on standard time (+04) right now.
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How the EST to Dubai time difference works
Dubai is 8 hours ahead of EST. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. Dubai (GST) is a city in United Arab Emirates. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 5:00 PM Dubai. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
8 hours
Daylight saving
EST only
EST offset
UTC-5
Dubai offset
UTC+4
EST to Dubai conversion chart
| Eastern Time (EST) | Dubai (GST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
Dubai (GST)
Abu DhabiSharjahAl AinAjmanRas Al KhaimahGulf Standard Time
EST to Dubai questions
Is Dubai ahead of or behind EST?
Dubai is 8 hours ahead of EST. So 9:00 AM EST is 5:00 PM Dubai, and 5:00 PM EST is 1:00 AM Dubai.
What time is it in Dubai when it is 12:00 PM EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in Eastern Time, it is 8:00 PM Dubai in Dubai.
How many hours difference is there between EST and Dubai?
There is a 8 hours difference. Dubai (GST) runs 8 hours ahead of Eastern Time (EST).
Do EST and Dubai observe daylight saving time?
Eastern Time observes daylight saving time but Dubai does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and Dubai?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Eastern Time and Dubai does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use EST and Dubai?
Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia. Dubai (GST) covers cities such as Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Gulf Standard Time.