Time Difference Between Dubai and Seoul

The time difference between Dubai and Seoul is 5 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Dubai, it is 17:00 in Seoul. Dubai uses the Asia/Dubai time zone (UTC+4), while Seoul uses Asia/Seoul (UTC+9).

Seoul is 5 hours ahead of Dubai — 5 hours
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
00:56:18
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+4 · +04
Seoul, South Korea
05:56:18
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · KST

Time Zone Details: Dubai vs Seoul

Detail Dubai Seoul
Time Zone IDAsia/DubaiAsia/Seoul
UTC OffsetUTC+4UTC+9
Abbreviation+04KST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited Arab EmiratesSouth Korea
RegionMiddle EastAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 3 overlapping business hours between Dubai and Seoul (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–12:00 in Dubai  =  14:00–17:00 in Seoul

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Dubai time to Seoul time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Dubai Seoul
00:00 05:00 Night
01:00 06:00 Night
02:00 07:00 Night
03:00 08:00 Night
04:00 09:00 Night
05:00 10:00 Night
06:00 11:00
07:00 12:00
08:00 13:00
09:00 14:00 Overlap
10:00 15:00 Overlap
11:00 16:00 Overlap
12:00 17:00
13:00 18:00
14:00 19:00
15:00 20:00
16:00 21:00
17:00 22:00
18:00 23:00
19:00 00:00 (+1 day)
20:00 01:00 (+1 day)
21:00 02:00 (+1 day)
22:00 03:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 04:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Dubai nor Seoul is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and Seoul?

The time difference is 5 hours. Seoul is 5 hours ahead of Dubai.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Dubai or Seoul observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Dubai to Seoul?

The best window is between 09:00 and 12:00 Dubai time, which corresponds to 14:00–17:00 in Seoul. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Dubai time to Seoul time?

Add 5 hours to Dubai time to get Seoul time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.