Time difference

Time Difference Between Dubai and New York

Dubai is 8 hours ahead of New York. The current difference is 8 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

DubaiUnited Arab Emirates 🇦🇪

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Asia/DubaiUTC+4
New YorkUnited States 🇺🇸

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America/New_YorkUTC−4
02 — Difference

Dubai vs New York

Dubai is 8 hours ahead of New York. When it is 12:00 in Dubai, it is 04:00 in New York.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Dubai
UTC+4
New York
UTC−4
Difference
8 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

With a 8 hours gap, standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in Dubai and New York do not overlap. A workable call usually means an early start for one city or a late finish for the other.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

New York observes daylight saving time while Dubai does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
8 hours
Dubai zone
Asia/Dubai
New York zone
America/New_York
Dubai offset
UTC+4
New York offset
UTC−4
Dubai DST
No
New York DST
Yes
Countries
United Arab Emirates · United States
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Dubai and New York?

Dubai is 8 hours ahead of New York right now.

Is Dubai ahead of New York?

Yes, Dubai is 8 hours ahead of New York.

Do Dubai and New York observe daylight saving time?

New York observes daylight saving time while Dubai does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Dubai and New York?

Standard 09:00–17:00 working hours do not overlap, so one side would need an early or late meeting.