United Arab Emirates+971 · .ae · AED
Gulf Standard Time
IANA identifier Asia/Dubai, standard offset UTC+04:00.
- IANA identifier
- Asia/Dubai
- Standard offset
- UTC+04:00
- Daylight-saving offset
- UTC+04:00
- Countries using it
- 1
Offsets come from the IANA time zone database. Some zones switch between the standard and daylight-saving offset during the year.
Countries using Asia/Dubai
Frequently asked questions
What is the IANA identifier for Gulf Standard Time?
The IANA time zone identifier for Gulf Standard Time is Asia/Dubai. IANA identifiers are the stable names software and servers use, because they never change meaning with daylight saving time.
What is the standard UTC offset for Asia/Dubai?
The standard offset for Asia/Dubai is UTC+04:00. This means local time is +04:00 ahead of UTC during standard time.
Does Asia/Dubai observe daylight saving time?
No. Asia/Dubai stays at UTC+04:00 year-round and does not observe daylight saving time.
What is an IANA time zone identifier?
An IANA identifier is a stable, unambiguous name for a time zone written as Area/Location, such as Asia/Dubai. Unlike abbreviations such as EST, IANA identifiers never become ambiguous, which is why they are used by servers and databases.
How many countries use Asia/Dubai?
Asia/Dubai is used by 1 published country, listed on this page.