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GST Time Now

Gulf Time
Friday, October 2, 2026
Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) • UTC+4
Day of weekFriday
Day of year275
Week numberWeek 40
DST statusNot observed

GST is in use right now in Gulf Time (UTC+4).

GST is 1.5 hours behind of IST (India Standard Time).

GST time zone

Gulf Time

Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4)

IANA: Asia/Dubai · UTC+4

Daylight saving time in GST

GST does not use daylight saving time. The offset stays UTC+4 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in GST today

Sunrise 06:10 · Sunset 18:05

Daylight 11h 55m · Solar noon 12:07

Time in GST vs major world cities

CityLocal timeDifference from GST
New York Thu8 hours behind
Los Angeles Thu11 hours behind
London Fri3 hours behind
Paris Fri2 hours behind
Mumbai Fri1.5 hours ahead
Singapore Fri4 hours ahead
Tokyo Fri5 hours ahead
Sydney Fri6 hours ahead
Johannesburg Fri2 hours behind
São Paulo Thu7 hours behind
Chicago Thu9 hours behind

What time zone is GST in?

Clocks in GST run on Gulf Time (UTC+4, UTC+4); software knows the zone as Asia/Dubai.

Does GST observe daylight saving time?

No. GST keeps UTC+4 all year, so its time difference with places that do change their clocks shifts by an hour twice a year.

October 2026 calendar for GST

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Frequently asked questions about GST

What time zone is GST in?
Gulf Time (UTC+4), UTC+4; IANA zone Asia/Dubai.
Does GST have daylight saving time?
No, it stays on UTC+4 all year.