Time zone converter
CST to GST
Convert China Time — Shanghai to Gulf Time — Dubai — fast, accurate, and daylight-saving aware.
When it's 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it's 5:00 AM in Dubai. Dubai is 4 hours behind Shanghai. Use the converter above to turn any CST time into GST, or scan the hour-by-hour table below for the full day.
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China Time — Shanghai ·
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Convert a specific timein Shanghai → — in Dubai
CST to GST at a glance
9:00 AM CST
5:00 AM
GST · Dubai
12:00 PM CST
8:00 AM
GST · Dubai
5:00 PM CST
1:00 PM
GST · Dubai
Planning a meeting between Shanghai and Dubai
Planning a call between Shanghai and Dubai? The best overlap during a standard 9-to-5 workday runs 1:00 PM–5:00 PM CST (9:00 AM–1:00 PM GST). Aim for that window to reach both sides during business hours.
Hour-by-hour: Shanghai to Dubai
A full day mapped from CST to GST.
Frequently asked
Is Dubai ahead of or behind Shanghai?
Dubai is 4 hours behind Shanghai.
What is 12:00 PM CST in GST?
12:00 PM in Shanghai is 8:00 AM in Dubai.
Does this converter account for daylight saving time?
Yes. Conversions use the IANA time zone database, so CST and GST automatically reflect the correct daylight-saving offset for the current date.