Gulf Standard Time (GST)
GST is UTC+4. Current Gulf Standard Time and when GST applies.
Gulf Standard Time now
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
GSTUTC+4
GST does not change for daylight saving time
About GST
- Full Name
- Gulf Standard Time
- Abbreviation
- GST
- UTC Offset
- UTC+4
- Gulf Standard Time is on
- Standard Time (GST)
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed — GST is UTC+4 all year
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is UTC+4 all year, used in the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Neither country observes daylight saving time. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait are one hour behind on Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3).
Where GST is used
GST all year (no DST)
- The United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah) and Oman (Muscat)
Major Cities in Gulf Standard Time
Each city shows its own current abbreviation, so places on daylight saving time are labelled accordingly.
GST vs Other Time Zones
| Comparison | By definition | Right now (local clocks) |
|---|---|---|
| GST to IST | +1 hour 30 minutes | +1 hour 30 minutes |
| GST to PKT | +1 hour | +1 hour |
| GST to EAT | -1 hour | -1 hour |
| GST to MSK | -1 hour | -1 hour |
| GST to UTC | -4 hours | -4 hours |
“By definition” compares the fixed offsets of the abbreviations. “Right now” compares the actual local time in each region today, including daylight saving time.
GST converters
- IST to GSTIndia Standard Time → Gulf Standard Time
- GST to ISTGulf Standard Time → India Standard Time
- EST to GSTEastern Standard Time → Gulf Standard Time
- GST to ESTGulf Standard Time → Eastern Standard Time
- GMT to GSTGreenwich Mean Time → Gulf Standard Time
- GST to GMTGulf Standard Time → Greenwich Mean Time
GST FAQs
What is GST?
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is UTC+4 all year, used in the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Neither country observes daylight saving time. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait are one hour behind on Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3).
What is the UTC offset of GST?
GST is always UTC+4 and never changes for daylight saving time.
Does GST change for daylight saving time?
No. GST stays at UTC+4 all year. Its difference from places that do observe daylight saving time, such as US Eastern Time, changes when those places switch.
Where is GST used all year?
These places use UTC+4 all year without daylight saving time: The United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah) and Oman (Muscat).