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Dubai Time Zone: Current Time and Converter
Understanding the Time Difference
Dubai, located in the United Arab Emirates, observes Gulf Standard Time (GST), which is 4 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This means that when it is 12:00 PM in Dubai, it is:
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- 4:00 AM in New York City (EST)
- 9:00 AM in London (BST)
Current Time in Dubai
Why is Dubai's Time Zone Different?
The United Arab Emirates, including Dubai, is located in the eastern hemisphere and follows the sun's path. As the earth rotates from west to east, Dubai is exposed to sunlight earlier than countries in the western hemisphere, such as the United States.
Converting Times
To convert times between Dubai and another location, you can use an online time converter or calculate the difference manually. For example, to find out what time it is in Dubai when it is 12:00 PM in New York City, subtract 4 hours from the New York City time:
12:00 PM (New York City) - 4 hours = 8:00 AM (Dubai)
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