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UTC to GST Converter

GST is 4 hours ahead of UTC

Current UTC Time
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Etc/UTC
Current GST Time
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Asia/Dubai
Time Diff
4h ahead
UTC
UTC+0
GST
UTC+4
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM UTC (4h)

UTC to GST Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in GST

UTC to GST time conversion table showing all 24 hours
UTC GST
12:00 AM 4:00 AM
1:00 AM 5:00 AM
2:00 AM 6:00 AM
3:00 AM 7:00 AM
4:00 AM 8:00 AM
5:00 AM 9:00 AM
6:00 AM 10:00 AM
7:00 AM 11:00 AM
8:00 AM 12:00 PM
9:00 AM 1:00 PM
10:00 AM 2:00 PM
11:00 AM 3:00 PM
12:00 PM 4:00 PM
1:00 PM 5:00 PM
2:00 PM 6:00 PM
3:00 PM 7:00 PM
4:00 PM 8:00 PM
5:00 PM 9:00 PM
6:00 PM 10:00 PM
7:00 PM 11:00 PM
8:00 PM 12:00 AM +1d
9:00 PM 1:00 AM +1d
10:00 PM 2:00 AM +1d
11:00 PM 3:00 AM +1d

Converting Coordinated Universal Time to Gulf Standard Time

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and Gulf Standard Time (GST) are separated by a 4 hours time difference. GST is 4 hours ahead of UTC. UTC is UTC+0, while GST is UTC+4, used in United Arab Emirates, Oman.

When converting from UTC to GST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM UTC equals 1:00 PM GST, 12:00 PM noon UTC equals 4:00 PM GST, and 5:00 PM UTC equals 9:00 PM GST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across UTC and GST

For professionals scheduling meetings between UTC and GST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 4 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

UTC does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+0 year-round. GST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+4 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between UTC and GST?
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is 4 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When it is 12:00 PM noon in UTC, it is 4:00 PM in GST.
How do I convert UTC to GST?
To convert UTC to GST, add 4 hours to the UTC time. For example, 9:00 AM UTC is 1:00 PM GST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does UTC or GST observe Daylight Saving Time?
UTC does not observe Daylight Saving Time. GST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between UTC and GST?
The best time to schedule a call between UTC and GST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in UTC, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in GST.
Is UTC ahead or behind GST?
UTC (UTC+0) is 4 hours behind GST (UTC+4). UTC corresponds to the IANA time zone Etc/UTC, while GST corresponds to Asia/Dubai.

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