Time Difference Between Gothenburg and Dubai

The time difference between Gothenburg and Dubai is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Gothenburg, it is 14:00 in Dubai. Gothenburg uses the Europe/Stockholm time zone (UTC+2), while Dubai uses Asia/Dubai (UTC+4).

Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Gothenburg — 2 hours
Gothenburg, Sweden
18:59:37
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+2 · CEST (DST)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
20:59:37
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+4 · +04

Time Zone Details: Gothenburg vs Dubai

Detail Gothenburg Dubai
Time Zone IDEurope/StockholmAsia/Dubai
UTC OffsetUTC+2UTC+4
AbbreviationCEST+04
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountrySwedenUnited Arab Emirates
RegionEuropeMiddle East

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between Gothenburg and Dubai (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–15:00 in Gothenburg  =  11:00–17:00 in Dubai

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Gothenburg is currently observing daylight saving time, while Dubai is on standard time. When Gothenburg switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Gothenburg and Dubai?

The time difference is 2 hours. Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Gothenburg.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

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

The best window is between 09:00 and 15:00 Gothenburg time, which corresponds to 11:00–17:00 in Dubai. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Gothenburg time to Dubai time?

Add 2 hours to Gothenburg time to get Dubai 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.