What does GST stand for?

GST stands for Gulf Standard Time. It is UTC+4, used in UAE, Oman.

What is the UTC offset of GST?

GST (Gulf Standard Time) is UTC+4, meaning it is 4 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.

Does GST change for daylight saving time?

Regions on GST generally keep this offset year-round rather than switching for daylight saving.

GST — Gulf Standard Time

GST

Gulf Standard Time

UTC+4 Standard time

UAE, Oman

Now in Dubai: 11:59 AM

Quick facts

Abbreviation: GST
Full name: Gulf Standard Time
UTC offset: UTC+4
Type: Standard time
Used in: UAE, Oman
Example zone: Asia/Dubai

Cities that use GST

About GST

GST is the abbreviation for Gulf Standard Time, a time zone offset of UTC+4. It applies in UAE, Oman.

Time-zone abbreviations are convenient but not unique or official — several codes are shared by more than one zone. When precision matters, use the underlying IANA zone name (for example Asia/Dubai) or the UTC offset UTC+4 instead.

Frequently asked questions

What does GST stand for?: GST stands for Gulf Standard Time. It is UTC+4, used in UAE, Oman.
What is the UTC offset of GST?: GST (Gulf Standard Time) is UTC+4, meaning it is 4 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
Does GST change for daylight saving time?: Regions on GST generally keep this offset year-round rather than switching for daylight saving.