Time Difference Between Dubai and Pacific Time
As of 31 August 2026, Pacific Time is 11 hours behind Dubai. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Pacific Time, United States ranges from 12 hours behind to 11 hours behind relative to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
02:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+4 · Asia/Dubai
Pacific Time, United States
-11h15:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT · America/Los_Angeles
Pacific Time is 11 hours behind Dubai.
When it is 02:34 in Dubai, it is already the previous day in Pacific Time.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Asia/Dubai | UTC+4 | Not observed |
| Pacific Time | Monday, August 31, 2026 | PDTAmerica/Los_Angeles | UTC-7 | Active now |
Pacific Time: Covers the US West Coast, from Los Angeles to Seattle to San Francisco. Switches between PST (UTC-8) and PDT (UTC-7) with daylight saving.
Hour by hour: Dubai to Pacific Time
Every hour of today in Dubai and what it is in Pacific Time. Highlighted rows fall inside Pacific Time working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Dubai | Pacific Time |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 13:00prev day |
| 01:00 | 14:00prev day |
| 02:00 | 15:00prev day |
| 03:00 | 16:00prev day |
| 04:00 | 17:00prev day |
| 05:00 | 18:00prev day |
| 06:00 | 19:00prev day |
| 07:00 | 20:00prev day |
| 08:00 | 21:00prev day |
| 09:00 | 22:00prev day |
| 10:00 | 23:00prev day |
| 11:00 | 00:00 |
| Dubai | Pacific Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 01:00 |
| 13:00 | 02:00 |
| 14:00 | 03:00 |
| 15:00 | 04:00 |
| 16:00 | 05:00 |
| 17:00 | 06:00 |
| 18:00 | 07:00 |
| 19:00 | 08:00 |
| 20:00 | 09:00 |
| 21:00 | 10:00 |
| 22:00 | 11:00 |
| 23:00 | 12:00 |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
No overlap
Standard working hours in Dubai and Pacific Time never overlap. Someone has to start early or finish late — the calling window below is the practical compromise.
Reasonable calling hours
19:00–21:00 in Dubai (08:00–10:00 in Pacific Time)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Pacific Time puts its clocks back on Sunday, November 1, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC-7 to UTC-8. After that date, Pacific Time is 12 hours behind Dubai — instead of 11 hours behind, as it is today.
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Dubai and Pacific Time: common questions
What is the time difference between Dubai and Pacific Time?
As of 31 August 2026, Pacific Time is 11 hours behind Dubai. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Pacific Time ranges from 12 hours behind to 11 hours behind relative to Dubai, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Dubai, what time is it in Pacific Time?
It is 10:00 PM in Pacific Time, United States. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Pacific Time ahead of or behind Dubai?
Pacific Time is behind Dubai by 11 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Pacific Time starts and ends later in Dubai terms.
Do Dubai and Pacific Time observe daylight saving time?
Pacific Time changes its clocks twice a year; Dubai does not. The difference therefore shifts by an hour when Pacific Time switches: across the year, Pacific Time ranges from 12 hours behind to 11 hours behind relative to Dubai.
What is the best time to call Pacific Time from Dubai?
Standard working hours in Dubai and Pacific Time do not overlap at all, so one side has to take the call outside office hours. Early morning in Dubai or late evening is usually the least disruptive option.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UTC+4) and Pacific Time, United States (UTC-7) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.