Time difference

Time Difference Between Dubai and Sharm El Sheikh

Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Sharm El Sheikh. The current difference is 1 hour. 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
Sharm El SheikhEgypt 🇪🇬

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Africa/CairoUTC+3
02 — Difference

Dubai vs Sharm El Sheikh

Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Sharm El Sheikh. When it is 12:00 in Dubai, it is 11:00 in Sharm El Sheikh.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Dubai
UTC+4
Sharm El Sheikh
UTC+3
Difference
1 hour
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Dubai and Sharm El Sheikh working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–16:00 Sharm El Sheikh time — that's 10:00–17:00 in Dubai — about 7 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Sharm El Sheikh 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
1 hour
Dubai zone
Asia/Dubai
Sharm El Sheikh zone
Africa/Cairo
Dubai offset
UTC+4
Sharm El Sheikh offset
UTC+3
Dubai DST
No
Sharm El Sheikh DST
Yes
Countries
United Arab Emirates · Egypt
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Dubai and Sharm El Sheikh?

Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Sharm El Sheikh right now.

Is Dubai ahead of Sharm El Sheikh?

Yes, Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Sharm El Sheikh.

Do Dubai and Sharm El Sheikh observe daylight saving time?

Sharm El Sheikh 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 Sharm El Sheikh?

A good window is 09:00–16:00 in Sharm El Sheikh (10:00–17:00 in Dubai), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.