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Time Difference: Dubai to Minneapolis

🇦🇪DubaiUTC+4
vs
🇺🇸MinneapolisUTC-6
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Dubai, UAE
Mon, Jul 13
🇺🇸
Minneapolis, US
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
9 hours
Minneapolis is 9 hours behind Dubai
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Dubai vs Minneapolis timezone guide

Dubai (UAE) uses the Asia/Dubai timezone at UTC+4, while Minneapolis (US) uses America/Chicago at UTC-6. This means Minneapolis is 10 hours behind Dubai (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Dubai and Minneapolis

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dubai and Minneapolis 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

DubaiMinneapolisStatus
6am9pmDubai early, Minneapolis evening
7am10pmDubai early, Minneapolis late evening
8am11pmDubai early, Minneapolis late evening
9am12amDubai working hours, Minneapolis asleep
10am1amDubai working hours, Minneapolis asleep
11am2amDubai working hours, Minneapolis asleep
12pm3amDubai working hours, Minneapolis asleep
1pm4amDubai working hours, Minneapolis asleep
2pm5amDubai working hours, Minneapolis asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amDubai evening, Minneapolis early
6pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm1pmDubai late evening, Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Dubai is 10 hours ahead Minneapolis
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Dubai is 9 hours ahead Minneapolis
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Dubai is 10 hours ahead Minneapolis

Distance between Dubai and Minneapolis

Great-circle distance
11,584 km
Direct flight time
~14h 38m

Dubai and Minneapolis are 11,584 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~14h 38m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and Minneapolis?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Dubai is currently 9 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Is Dubai ahead of Minneapolis?
Yes. Dubai is currently 9 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
What time is it in Minneapolis when it's 9 AM in Dubai?
When it's 9 AM in Dubai, it's 12am in Minneapolis.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dubai and Minneapolis?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dubai and Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis observe daylight saving time?
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
Dubai and Minneapolis are 11,584 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 14 hours 38 minutes.