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Time Difference: Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles

🇦🇪Abu DhabiUTC+4
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🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
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Abu Dhabi, UAE
Thu, May 28
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Los Angeles, US
Thu, May 28

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Time Difference
11 hours
Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Abu Dhabi (UAE) uses the Asia/Dubai timezone at UTC+4, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 12 hours behind Abu Dhabi (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

Abu DhabiLos AngelesStatus
6am7pmAbu Dhabi early, Los Angeles evening
7am8pmAbu Dhabi early, Los Angeles evening
8am9pmAbu Dhabi early, Los Angeles evening
9am10pmAbu Dhabi working hours, Los Angeles late evening
10am11pmAbu Dhabi working hours, Los Angeles late evening
11am12amAbu Dhabi working hours, Los Angeles asleep
12pm1amAbu Dhabi working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm2amAbu Dhabi working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm3amAbu Dhabi working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm4amAbu Dhabi working hours, Los Angeles asleep
4pm5amAbu Dhabi working hours, Los Angeles asleep
5pm6amAbu Dhabi evening, Los Angeles early
6pm7amAbu Dhabi evening, Los Angeles early
7pm8amAbu Dhabi evening, Los Angeles early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amAbu Dhabi late evening, Los Angeles working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles

Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Abu Dhabi does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Los Angeles's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Abu Dhabi is 12 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Abu Dhabi is 11 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Abu Dhabi is 12 hours ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
13,463 km
Direct flight time
~16h 50m

Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles are 13,463 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 50m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 11 hours. Abu Dhabi is currently 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Abu Dhabi ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Abu Dhabi is currently 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Abu Dhabi?
When it's 9 AM in Abu Dhabi, it's 10pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Abu Dhabi does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles?
Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles are 13,463 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 50 minutes.