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Time Difference: Dubai to Los Angeles

🇦🇪DubaiUTC+4
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
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Dubai, UAE
Fri, Jun 5
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
11 hours
Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Dubai
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Dubai vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Dubai (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 Dubai (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Dubai and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dubai 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

DubaiLos AngelesStatus
6am7pmDubai early, Los Angeles evening
7am8pmDubai early, Los Angeles evening
8am9pmDubai early, Los Angeles evening
9am10pmDubai working hours, Los Angeles late evening
10am11pmDubai working hours, Los Angeles late evening
11am12amDubai working hours, Los Angeles asleep
12pm1amDubai working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm2amDubai working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm3amDubai working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm4amDubai working hours, Los Angeles asleep
4pm5amDubai working hours, Los Angeles asleep
5pm6amDubai evening, Los Angeles early
6pm7amDubai evening, Los Angeles early
7pm8amDubai evening, Los Angeles early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amDubai 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 Dubai and Los Angeles

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

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

Distance between Dubai and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
13,391 km
Direct flight time
~16h 45m

Dubai and Los Angeles are 13,391 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 45m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 11 hours. Dubai is currently 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Dubai ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Dubai is currently 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Dubai?
When it's 9 AM in Dubai, it's 10pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dubai and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dubai 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 Dubai and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Dubai does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Dubai and Los Angeles?
Dubai and Los Angeles are 13,391 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 45 minutes.