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Time difference between New York and Dubai

Dubai is 8 hours ahead of New York. When it is noon in New York, it is 8:00 PM in Dubai. The same gap applies whether you look at it as New York to Dubai or Dubai to New York.

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Dubai is 8 hours ahead of New York, usually.

Difference right now8 hours (usual)
Upcoming changesCalculating…

How the gap works

The gap is not constant. Because New York changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Dubai does not, the difference becomes 9 hours for part of the year. The live section above shows the exact gap right now and when it next changes.

  • New York (United States) is in the America/New_York time zone: UTC-5 (EST) or UTC-4 (EDT).
  • Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is in the Asia/Dubai time zone: UTC+4.

Convert New York time to Dubai time

New YorkDubai
6:00 AM2:00 PM
9:00 AM5:00 PM
12:00 PM8:00 PM
3:00 PM11:00 PM
6:00 PM2:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM5:00 AM (next day)

Based on the usual 8 hours gap.

Best time to call or meet

New York and Dubai have no overlap in standard 9-to-5 working hours, so one side needs to start early or finish late. If you stretch the day to 7 AM to 10 PM in both cities, the shared window is 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM in New York (3:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Dubai).

The best time to call is around 10:30 AM in New York (6:30 PM in Dubai). That time falls outside standard 9-to-5 hours in at least one city. These times use the usual gap; for a few weeks each year, shift them by the difference noted above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between New York and Dubai?

Dubai is 8 hours ahead of New York, usually. It becomes 9 hours for part of the year.

Is Dubai ahead of or behind New York?

Dubai is 8 hours ahead of New York.

Does the time difference between New York and Dubai change during the year?

Yes. The usual gap is 8 hours, but because New York changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Dubai does not, it becomes 9 hours for part of the year. The live section above lists the next changes.

What is the best time to schedule a call between New York and Dubai?

The best time to call is around 10:30 AM in New York (6:30 PM in Dubai). That time falls outside standard 9-to-5 hours in at least one city.