Standard offset: UAE (Gulf Standard Time, GST = UTC+4) is 2 hours ahead of Spain (Central European Time, CET = UTC+1).
| Period | Madrid | Dubai | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter (late Oct–late Mar) | CET (UTC+1) | GST (UTC+4) | +2 hrs |
| Summer (late Mar–late Oct) | CEST (UTC+2) | GST (UTC+4) | +2 hrs |
UAE does not observe daylight saving; Spain does. The offset remains a constant +2 hours for Dubai year-round.
Example: When it's 12:00 PM in Madrid, it's 2:00 PM in Dubai.