New York--:--Now
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Dubai--:--Now
Time difference between New York and Dubai
Dubai is 8 to 9 hours ahead of New York, depending on the time of year. When it's noon in New York, it's 20:00 or 21:00 in Dubai.
These clocks are live, and the difference shown is today's, daylight saving included.
Times side by side
| New York | Dubai | Time of day |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 16:00 | Afternoon in Dubai |
| 09:00 | 17:00 | Afternoon in Dubai |
| 12:00 | 20:00 | Evening in Dubai |
| 15:00 | 23:00 | Dusk in Dubai |
| 17:00 | 01:00 next day | Night in Dubai |
| 18:00 | 02:00 next day | Night in Dubai |
| 21:00 | 05:00 next day | Dawn in Dubai |
The gap changes with the seasons, so this table uses today's.
Best time to call
When the gap is 8 hours (Mar 14 to Nov 6), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 14:00 in New York, which is 15:00 to 22:00 in Dubai, so one of you will be calling early or late. When the gap is 9 hours (Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 13:00 in New York, which is 16:00 to 22:00 in Dubai, so one of you will be calling early or late.
Daylight saving
New York and Dubai don't change their clocks together, so the gap shifts through the year. In 2027 the gap is 8 hours from Mar 14 to Nov 6; 9 hours from Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31.
Questions
What is the time difference between New York and Dubai?
Dubai is 8 to 9 hours ahead of New York, depending on the time of year. When it's noon in New York, it's 20:00 or 21:00 in Dubai.
Does daylight saving change the time difference between New York and Dubai?
New York and Dubai don't change their clocks together, so the gap shifts through the year. In 2027 the gap is 8 hours from Mar 14 to Nov 6; 9 hours from Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31.
What's the best time for a call between New York and Dubai?
When the gap is 8 hours (Mar 14 to Nov 6), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 14:00 in New York, which is 15:00 to 22:00 in Dubai, so one of you will be calling early or late. When the gap is 9 hours (Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 13:00 in New York, which is 16:00 to 22:00 in Dubai, so one of you will be calling early or late.
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