IPL game times in the UAE
Matches are played in India — evening games at 7:30pm IST dominate the schedule. Here is every regular IPL slot converted to Gulf time — recalculated daily so daylight-saving changes on either side never catch you out.
The regular slots in UAE
| Slot | Scheduled | 🇦🇪 Gulf time |
|---|---|---|
Evening matches (most days) | 19:30 Kolkata | 18:00 |
Afternoon matches (double-headers) Usually weekends | 15:30 Kolkata | 14:00 |
IPL in the UAE — quick answers
What time are IPL games in the UAE?
Evening matches (most days) typically start at 19:30 in the home time zone — see the table below for the Gulf time conversion of every regular slot.
Why do IPL times keep changing in the UAE?
Daylight saving. When the clocks change in the home country or in the UAE (and they rarely change on the same weekend), every start time shifts by an hour for a few weeks. The table on this page is recalculated daily, so it's always the current conversion.
How long does an IPL match last?
A Twenty20 match runs about 3.5 hours including the innings break — a 7:30pm IST start finishes around 11pm IST.
How many teams and matches are in the IPL?
Ten franchises play 74 matches across roughly seven weeks, from late March to the final at the end of May.
IPL times elsewhere
Typical slots shown for planning; individual fixtures move around them. Always confirm the exact start with the official schedule or broadcaster in the UAE.