Time Difference Between Dubai and Seattle

The time difference between Dubai and Seattle is 11 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Dubai, it is 01:00 in Seattle. Dubai uses the Asia/Dubai time zone (UTC+4), while Seattle uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-7).

Seattle is 11 hours behind Dubai — 11 hours
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
00:54:27
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+4 · +04
Seattle, United States
13:54:27
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Dubai vs Seattle

Detail Dubai Seattle
Time Zone IDAsia/DubaiAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC OffsetUTC+4UTC-7
Abbreviation+04PDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryUnited Arab EmiratesUnited States
RegionMiddle EastNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 11 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Dubai and Seattle. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Dubai or late evenings in Seattle tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Dubai time to Seattle time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Dubai Seattle
00:00 13:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 14:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 15:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 16:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 17:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 18:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 19:00 (-1 day)
07:00 20:00 (-1 day)
08:00 21:00 (-1 day)
09:00 22:00 (-1 day)
10:00 23:00 (-1 day)
11:00 00:00
12:00 01:00
13:00 02:00
14:00 03:00
15:00 04:00
16:00 05:00
17:00 06:00
18:00 07:00
19:00 08:00
20:00 09:00
21:00 10:00
22:00 11:00 Night
23:00 12:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Seattle is currently observing daylight saving time, while Dubai is on standard time. When Seattle switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and Seattle?

The time difference is 11 hours. Seattle is 11 hours behind Dubai.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Dubai to Seattle?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Dubai time to Seattle time?

Subtract 11 hours from Dubai time to get Seattle time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.