Time-zone abbreviation
GST — Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4)
GST stands for Gulf Standard Time, four hours ahead of UTC (UTC+4). It is the legal time across the United Arab Emirates and Oman, with no daylight saving.
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Current time in Gulf Standard Time
7:32 AM
Friday, Jul 3
Asia/Dubai
Quick facts
- Standard offset
- UTC+4 (GST)
- Daylight saving
- Not observed — offset stays the same year-round
- Next clock change
- None scheduled in the next 12 months for Gulf Standard Time
- Where it's used
- Used year-round in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does GST stand for?
- GST stands for Gulf Standard Time.
- What is the UTC offset of GST?
- Gulf Standard Time is UTC+4 and does not change for daylight saving.
- Does GST observe daylight saving time?
- No — Gulf Standard Time stays at UTC+4 year-round.