Dubai to Los Angeles Time Converter
Los Angeles is 12 hours behind Dubai right now. 9:00 AM in Dubai is 9:00 PM in Los Angeles (the day before).
Time now: Dubai and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 12 hours behind Dubai right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 12 hours at some times of the year and 11 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Dubai and Los Angeles are about 13,405 km (8,329 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Dubai is on UTC+04:00 (UTC+04:00) and Los Angeles is on PST (UTC-08:00).
Dubai to Los Angeles conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Dubai | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Dubai and Los Angeles
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Dubai = 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Los Angeles
- 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Dubai = 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Los Angeles
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Dubai and Los Angeles change?
Yes. Right now Los Angeles is 12 hours behind Dubai. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Dubai from then (it was 12 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Los Angeles is 12 hours behind Dubai from then (it was 11 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Dubai is 9:00 PM (previous day) to 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Los Angeles is 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM (next day) in Dubai.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Dubai and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 12 hours behind Dubai right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 12 hours at some times of the year and 11 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Dubai to Los Angeles?
Subtract 12 hours from the Dubai time to get the Los Angeles time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Dubai is 9:00 PM in Los Angeles (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Los Angeles?
It is 3:23 PM in Los Angeles on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 3:23 AM in Dubai.
Does the time difference between Dubai and Los Angeles change during the year?
Yes. Right now Los Angeles is 12 hours behind Dubai. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Dubai from then (it was 12 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Los Angeles is 12 hours behind Dubai from then (it was 11 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Dubai and Los Angeles?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Dubai = 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Los Angeles.