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
| City | Local time | Difference from GST |
| New York | Thu | 8 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | Thu | 11 hours behind |
| London | Fri | 3 hours behind |
| Paris | Fri | 2 hours behind |
| Mumbai | Fri | 1.5 hours ahead |
| Singapore | Fri | 4 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | Fri | 5 hours ahead |
| Sydney | Fri | 6 hours ahead |
| Johannesburg | Fri | 2 hours behind |
| São Paulo | Thu | 7 hours behind |
| Chicago | Thu | 9 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
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
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.