When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Tokyo, it's that in Dubai.
When it's 8:00 am in Tokyo, it's 3:00 am in Dubai — late night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Tokyo, it's 5:00 am in Dubai — morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Tokyo, it's 7:00 am in Dubai — morning there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Tokyo, it's 10:00 am in Dubai — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Tokyo, it's 12:00 pm in Dubai — midday there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Tokyo, it's 4:00 pm in Dubai — afternoon there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Tokyo uses the JPY (¥) and Dubai uses the AED (د.إ). Language shifts too — Japanese in Tokyo, Arabic in Dubai. Be careful behind the wheel: Tokyo drives on the left, Dubai on the right.
- Country
- Japan
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY · ¥)
- Language
- Japanese
- Calling code
- +81
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- United Arab Emirates dirham (AED · د.إ)
- Language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +971
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Tokyo and Dubai?
Tokyo is 5 hours behind Dubai. Tokyo runs on GMT+9 and Dubai on GMT+4. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Tokyo, what time is it in Dubai?
10:00 am in Tokyo is 5:00 am in Dubai on the same day — morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Tokyo, what time is it in Dubai?
3:00 pm in Tokyo is 10:00 am in Dubai on the same day — late morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 3 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Tokyo from Dubai?
About 7,930 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 9h 50m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Tokyo and Dubai use?
Tokyo uses the Japanese yen (JPY, ¥); Dubai uses the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED, د.إ). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Tokyo from Dubai?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +81, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Tokyo and Dubai?
Tokyo primarily speaks Japanese; Dubai speaks Arabic. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Tokyo and Dubai drive on the same side of the road?
No. Japan drives on the left, United Arab Emirates on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.