Time difference

Time Difference Between Dubai and Berlin

Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Berlin. The current difference is 2 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

DubaiUnited Arab Emirates 🇦🇪

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Asia/DubaiUTC+4
BerlinGermany 🇩🇪

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Europe/BerlinUTC+2
02 — Difference

Dubai vs Berlin

Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Berlin. When it is 12:00 in Dubai, it is 10:00 in Berlin.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Dubai
UTC+4
Berlin
UTC+2
Difference
2 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Dubai and Berlin working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–15:00 Berlin time — that's 11:00–17:00 in Dubai — about 6 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Berlin observes daylight saving time while Dubai does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
2 hours
Dubai zone
Asia/Dubai
Berlin zone
Europe/Berlin
Dubai offset
UTC+4
Berlin offset
UTC+2
Dubai DST
No
Berlin DST
Yes
Countries
United Arab Emirates · Germany
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Dubai and Berlin?

Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Berlin right now.

Is Dubai ahead of Berlin?

Yes, Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Berlin.

Do Dubai and Berlin observe daylight saving time?

Berlin observes daylight saving time while Dubai does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Dubai and Berlin?

A good window is 09:00–15:00 in Berlin (11:00–17:00 in Dubai), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.