Istanbul, Turkey Dubai, UAE
Compare time between Istanbul and Dubai
Date
Time format
Istanbul, Turkey
4:04
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Dubai, UAE
5:04
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time Difference Timeline
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Day time
Night time
Time difference
1 hour
Best time to meet
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Quick facts
Istanbul time zone: +03 (UTC+3)
Dubai time zone: +04 (UTC+4)
Distance: Istanbul → Dubai
Frequently Asked Questions
Istanbul is in the +03 timezone (UTC+3) and Dubai is in the +04 timezone (UTC+4). The time difference between them is 1 hour.
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between Istanbul and Dubai. The "Best time to meet" card highlights the window where both cities are within working hours (9 AM – 6 PM local time).
Neither Istanbul nor Dubai observes Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference remains constant throughout the year.
Click the pencil icon next to the Istanbul clock and type any time. The Dubai clock will update instantly, showing the exact corresponding time. You can also pick a date to account for DST changes.