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GST to UTC Converter

UTC is 4 hours behind GST

Current GST Time
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Asia/Dubai
Current UTC Time
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Etc/UTC
Time Diff
4h behind
GST
UTC+4
UTC
UTC+0
Overlapping hours: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM GST (4h)

GST to UTC Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Gulf Standard Time to Coordinated Universal Time

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

When converting from GST to UTC, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM GST equals 5:00 AM UTC, 12:00 PM noon GST equals 8:00 AM UTC, and 5:00 PM GST equals 1:00 PM UTC. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across GST and UTC

For professionals scheduling meetings between GST and UTC, 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between GST and UTC?
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is 4 hours behind Gulf Standard Time (GST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in GST, it is 8:00 AM in UTC.
How do I convert GST to UTC?
To convert GST to UTC, subtract 4 hours from the GST time. For example, 9:00 AM GST is 5:00 AM UTC. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does GST or UTC observe Daylight Saving Time?
GST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. UTC 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 GST and UTC?
The best time to schedule a call between GST and UTC is during overlapping business hours. If you are in GST, 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 UTC.
Is GST ahead or behind UTC?
GST (UTC+4) is 4 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+0). GST corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Dubai, while UTC corresponds to Etc/UTC.

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