Beijing
Dubai
Convert CST-CN to GST
China Standard Time to Gulf Standard Time — Dubai is 4 hours behind Beijing
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-4 hours
CST-CN Full Name
China Standard Time
GST Full Name
Gulf Standard Time
CST-CN to GST Conversion Table
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About CST-CN and GST Time Zones
CST-CN (China Standard Time) is UTC+8 and covers cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou. GST (Gulf Standard Time) is UTC+4 and covers cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Beijing (CST-CN), it's 8:00 AM in Dubai (GST). The time difference between CST-CN and GST is 4 hours — Dubai is behind Beijing.
The best meeting window is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM CST-CN (1:00 PM–5:00 PM GST).
Use our world clock tool to compare Beijing and Dubai with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CST-CN and GST?
Dubai (GST) is 4 hours behind Beijing (CST-CN). The offset is -4 hours.
Is GST ahead or behind CST-CN?
GST is 4 hours behind CST-CN. CST-CN is UTC+8 and GST is UTC+4.
When it's 12:00 PM in Beijing, what time is it in Dubai?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Beijing (CST-CN), it's 8:00 AM in Dubai (GST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Beijing, what time is it in Dubai?
When it's 5:00 PM in Beijing (CST-CN), it's 1:00 PM in Dubai (GST).