GST to UTC Time Converter

Convert Gulf Standard Time to Coordinated Universal Time instantly.
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Gulf Standard Time GST
12:25 AM Jun 21
Coordinated Universal Time UTC
8:25 PM Jun 20

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How the GST to UTC time difference works

UTC is 4 hours behind GST. Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone of the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the global time standard the world sets its clocks by. For example, 9:00 AM GST is 5:00 AM UTC. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.

Time difference
4 hours
Daylight saving
Neither
GST offset
UTC+4
UTC offset
UTC+0

GST to UTC conversion chart

Gulf Standard Time (GST) Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
12:00 AM 8:00 PM -1 day
1:00 AM 9:00 PM -1 day
2:00 AM 10:00 PM -1 day
3:00 AM 11:00 PM -1 day
4:00 AM 12:00 AM
5:00 AM 1:00 AM
6:00 AM 2:00 AM
7:00 AM 3:00 AM
8:00 AM 4:00 AM
9:00 AM 5:00 AM
10:00 AM 6:00 AM
11:00 AM 7:00 AM
12:00 PM 8:00 AM
1:00 PM 9:00 AM
2:00 PM 10:00 AM
3:00 PM 11:00 AM
4:00 PM 12:00 PM
5:00 PM 1:00 PM
6:00 PM 2:00 PM
7:00 PM 3:00 PM
8:00 PM 4:00 PM
9:00 PM 5:00 PM
10:00 PM 6:00 PM
11:00 PM 7:00 PM
Best time to meet

A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM GST (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM UTC). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.

Cities in each time zone

Gulf Standard Time (GST)
DubaiAbu DhabiSharjahMuscatAl Ain
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
ReykjavikAccraDakarAbidjanBamako

GST to UTC questions

Is UTC ahead of or behind GST?
UTC is 4 hours behind GST. So 9:00 AM GST is 5:00 AM UTC, and 5:00 PM GST is 1:00 PM UTC.
What time is it in UTC when it is 12:00 PM GST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) GST in Gulf Standard Time, it is 8:00 AM UTC in Coordinated Universal Time.
How many hours difference is there between GST and UTC?
There is a 4 hours difference. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) runs 4 hours behind Gulf Standard Time (GST).
Do GST and UTC observe daylight saving time?
Neither Gulf Standard Time nor Coordinated Universal Time observes daylight saving time, so the 4 hours difference between them is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between GST and UTC?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM GST (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM UTC). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Gulf Standard Time and Coordinated Universal Time.
Which cities use GST and UTC?
Gulf Standard Time (GST) covers cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Muscat, Al Ain. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) covers cities such as Reykjavik, Accra, Dakar, Abidjan, Bamako.

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