What is the time difference between Tokyo and Dubai?

Tokyo (JST, UTC+9) is always 5 hours ahead of Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset never changes throughout the year.

Does Tokyo observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Japan abolished Daylight Saving Time in 1952 and has not used it since. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) year-round.

Does Dubai observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. The United Arab Emirates does not use Daylight Saving Time. Dubai stays on GST (UTC+4) all year.

What are the best meeting times for Tokyo and Dubai?

Tokyo business hours 09:00–18:00 JST correspond to 04:00–13:00 GST in Dubai. The best overlap is 13:00–18:00 Tokyo (08:00–13:00 Dubai), where both cities are within reasonable working hours.

Is this tool accurate for scheduling?

Yes. It uses the IANA timezone database embedded in your browser — the same source used by operating systems and calendar apps worldwide. Accuracy depends on your device clock being synchronized via NTP, which most devices do automatically.

What does JST stand for?

JST stands for Japan Standard Time. It is UTC+9, used across Japan year-round. There is no Japan Daylight Saving Time.

Time Difference: Tokyo to Dubai

See the current time in Tokyo (JST, UTC+9) and Dubai (GST, UTC+4) side by side, with a live 5-hour offset and a built-in time converter.

Tokyo, Japan

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JST UTC+9

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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GST UTC+4

Current Offset

+5 hours

Tokyo is 5 hours ahead of Dubai — this offset never changes (no DST in either city)

Convert a Specific Time

Enter a Tokyo time to see the Dubai equivalent, or vice versa

Tokyo Time (JST)

Enter any JST time

Dubai Time (GST)

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Equivalent GST time

Dubai Time (GST)

Enter any GST time

Tokyo Time (JST)

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Equivalent JST time

Meeting Overlap Finder

Business hours (09:00–18:00) highlighted — best overlap shaded

Tokyo (JST)	Dubai (GST)	Status

Quick Reference: Tokyo to Dubai

Common JST hours and their GST equivalents (offset: −5 hours)

Tokyo (JST)	Dubai (GST)

Summary

Tokyo runs on JST (Japan Standard Time, UTC+9) year-round with no Daylight Saving Time. Dubai runs on GST (Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4), also with no DST. The offset between the two cities is a fixed 5 hours — Tokyo is always 5 hours ahead of Dubai. Use this tool to schedule calls between Japan and the UAE, coordinate remote teams, or plan travel between the two cities.

How it works

Your browser reads the current moment from your device clock.
It converts that moment to Asia/Tokyo time (JST, UTC+9) using the IANA timezone database built into modern browsers.
The same moment is converted to Asia/Dubai time (GST, UTC+4).
The UTC offsets of both cities are compared: the difference is always 5 hours.
Both clocks and the offset refresh every second in real time.
The converter lets you enter any Tokyo time and instantly see the equivalent Dubai time.

Use cases

Scheduling video calls between Tokyo and Dubai offices.
Checking if a colleague in Dubai is still at their desk when working from Tokyo.
Planning Japan-UAE travel and comparing arrival times.
Remote teams coordinating daily standups across Japan and the UAE.
Finding overlapping business hours for Tokyo-Dubai meetings.
Investors monitoring Tokyo and Dubai financial market hours.
Students and teachers arranging online lessons between Japan and the UAE.
Converting a specific meeting time from JST to GST before sending a calendar invite.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-11 · Reviewed by Nham Vu