Time Difference: Dubai vs Kolkata
Dubai
5:31:20 AM GST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
1h 30m
1h 30m
Kolkata
7:01:20 AM IST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Kolkata is 1.5 hours ahead of Dubai.
Quick Reference
- Dubai
- GST (GMT+4)
No Daylight Saving Time
- Kolkata
- IST (GMT+5:30)
No Daylight Saving Time
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Dubai and Kolkata?
- Kolkata is 1.5 hours ahead of Dubai.
- When is the best time to call from Dubai to Kolkata?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Dubai uses GST and Kolkata uses IST.