Time Difference Between Tokyo and Dubai

The time difference between Tokyo and Dubai is 5 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, it is 07:00 in Dubai. Tokyo uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9), while Dubai uses Asia/Dubai (UTC+4).

Dubai is 5 hours behind Tokyo — 5 hours
Tokyo, Japan
07:19:56
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · JST
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
02:19:56
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+4 · +04

Time Zone Details: Tokyo vs Dubai

Detail Tokyo Dubai
Time Zone IDAsia/TokyoAsia/Dubai
UTC OffsetUTC+9UTC+4
AbbreviationJST+04
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryJapanUnited Arab Emirates
RegionAsiaMiddle East

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Tokyo nor Dubai 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.

Practical Tips for Tokyo–Dubai Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Dubai?

The time difference is 5 hours. Dubai is 5 hours behind Tokyo.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Tokyo or Dubai 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 Tokyo to Dubai?

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

How do I convert Tokyo time to Dubai time?

Subtract 5 hours from Tokyo 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.