GST time now |
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23:23:56 Sat, 28 Jun 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC +4 |
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is set at UTC+4 hours year-round, with no daylight saving time changes. It is officially used in the United Arab Emirates and Oman and is sometimes referred to as "UAE Standard Time" within the UAE. GST helps maintain a consistent time reference across these Gulf countries, simplifying business, travel, and daily activities.
Importance and Global Use of GST
GST is crucial for the UAE and Oman, which are major hubs for finance, tourism, and global trade in the Gulf region. A stable time zone supports the efficient running of airports, seaports, and government services, helping these countries manage the high flow of international visitors and commercial activities smoothly.
Beyond its local use, GST is an important time reference for companies, airlines, and shipping lines operating across the Middle East. Its fixed UTC+4 offset makes it easier for international partners to schedule meetings, trading hours, and logistics, strengthening economic ties and regional cooperation.
Where and When GST is used worldwide
Asia
Asian countries using GST all year
- Oman
- United Arab Emirates
Other Time Zones in UTC +4
Other time zones share the same offset as Gulf Standard Time (GST), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.
- Armenia Time – AMT
- Azerbaijan Time – AZT
- Georgia Standard Time – GET
- Mauritius Time – MUT
- Reunion Time – RET
- Samara Time – SAMT
- Seychelles Time – SCT
- Volgograd Time – VOLT