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Time Difference: Dubai to Phoenix

🇦🇪DubaiUTC+4
vs
🇺🇸PhoenixUTC-7
🇦🇪
Dubai, UAE
Tue, Jun 23
🇺🇸
Phoenix, US
Tue, Jun 23

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Time Difference
11 hours
Phoenix is 11 hours behind Dubai
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Dubai vs Phoenix timezone guide

Dubai (UAE) uses the Asia/Dubai timezone at UTC+4, while Phoenix (US) uses America/Phoenix at UTC-7. This means Phoenix is 11 hours behind Dubai (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Dubai and Phoenix

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

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

Neither Dubai nor Phoenix observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 11 hours ahead all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Dubai and Phoenix

Great-circle distance
13,357 km
Direct flight time
~16h 43m

Dubai and Phoenix are 13,357 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 43m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and Phoenix?
The current time difference is 11 hours. Dubai is currently 11 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Is Dubai ahead of Phoenix?
Yes. Dubai is currently 11 hours ahead of Phoenix.
What time is it in Phoenix when it's 9 AM in Dubai?
When it's 9 AM in Dubai, it's 10pm in Phoenix.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dubai and Phoenix?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dubai and Phoenix 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 Phoenix observe daylight saving time?
Neither Dubai nor Phoenix observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Dubai and Phoenix?
Dubai and Phoenix are 13,357 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 43 minutes.