Time difference between Shanghai and Dubai

Dubai is 4 hours behind Shanghai.

China · China Standard Time

8:30 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

United Arab Emirates · Gulf Standard Time

4:30 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Shanghai to Dubai time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Dubai?

Dubai is 4 hours behind Shanghai. Shanghai is on UTC+8 and Dubai is on UTC+4.

What time is it in Dubai when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 5:00 AM in Dubai.

When is the best time to call Dubai from Shanghai?

The best time to call or meet is 1:00 PM–6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM–2:00 PM in Dubai), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Shanghai and Dubai?

Both Shanghai and Dubai usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Dubai change?

No. Neither Shanghai nor Dubai changes its clocks in a way that affects the difference, so it stays the same all year.

Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Dubai. More: time in Shanghai · time in Dubai