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Time Difference: Dubai to Reykjavik

🇦🇪DubaiUTC+4
vs
🇮🇸ReykjavikUTC+0
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Dubai, UAE
Sat, Jun 20
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Reykjavik, Iceland
Sat, Jun 20

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Time Difference
4 hours
Reykjavik is 4 hours behind Dubai
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Dubai vs Reykjavik timezone guide

Dubai (UAE) uses the Asia/Dubai timezone at UTC+4, while Reykjavik (Iceland) uses Atlantic/Reykjavik at UTC+0. This means Reykjavik is 4 hours behind Dubai (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Dubai and Reykjavik

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 4 hours per day. The shared window is 1pm–5pm in Dubai, which is 9am–1pm in Reykjavik. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

DubaiReykjavikStatus
6am2amDubai early, Reykjavik asleep
7am3amDubai early, Reykjavik asleep
8am4amDubai early, Reykjavik asleep
9am5amDubai working hours, Reykjavik asleep
10am6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm5pmDubai evening, Reykjavik evening
10pm6pmDubai late evening, Reykjavik evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Dubai and Reykjavik

Neither Dubai nor Reykjavik observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 4 hours ahead all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Dubai and Reykjavik

Great-circle distance
6,886 km
Direct flight time
~9h 6m

Dubai and Reykjavik are 6,886 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~9h 6m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and Reykjavik?
The current time difference is 4 hours. Dubai is currently 4 hours ahead of Reykjavik.
Is Dubai ahead of Reykjavik?
Yes. Dubai is currently 4 hours ahead of Reykjavik.
What time is it in Reykjavik when it's 9 AM in Dubai?
When it's 9 AM in Dubai, it's 5am in Reykjavik.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dubai and Reykjavik?
The best window is 1pm–5pm in Dubai, which is 9am–1pm in Reykjavik. That's 4 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Dubai and Reykjavik observe daylight saving time?
Neither Dubai nor Reykjavik observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Dubai and Reykjavik?
Dubai and Reykjavik are 6,886 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 9 hours 6 minutes.