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Time Difference: Dubai to Seattle

🇦🇪DubaiUTC+4
vs
🇺🇸SeattleUTC-8
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Dubai, UAE
Wed, Jun 24
🇺🇸
Seattle, US
Wed, Jun 24

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

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

Best meeting times between Dubai and Seattle

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

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

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

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

Distance between Dubai and Seattle

Great-circle distance
11,915 km
Direct flight time
~15h 1m

Dubai and Seattle are 11,915 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 1m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and Seattle?
The current time difference is 11 hours. Dubai is currently 11 hours ahead of Seattle.
Is Dubai ahead of Seattle?
Yes. Dubai is currently 11 hours ahead of Seattle.
What time is it in Seattle when it's 9 AM in Dubai?
When it's 9 AM in Dubai, it's 10pm in Seattle.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dubai and Seattle?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dubai and Seattle 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 Seattle observe daylight saving time?
Seattle 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 Seattle?
Dubai and Seattle are 11,915 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 1 minutes.