Time Difference Between Seattle and Dubai

The time difference between Seattle and Dubai is 11 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Seattle, it is 23:00 in Dubai. Seattle uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone (UTC-7), while Dubai uses Asia/Dubai (UTC+4).

Dubai is 11 hours ahead of Seattle — 11 hours
Seattle, United States
15:20:31
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
02:20:31
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+4 · +04

Time Zone Details: Seattle vs Dubai

Detail Seattle Dubai
Time Zone IDAmerica/Los_AngelesAsia/Dubai
UTC OffsetUTC-7UTC+4
AbbreviationPDT+04
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited StatesUnited Arab Emirates
RegionNorth AmericaMiddle East

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 11 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Seattle and Dubai. 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 Seattle time to Dubai time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

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

The time difference is 11 hours. Dubai is 11 hours ahead of Seattle.

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 Seattle to Dubai?

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 Seattle time to Dubai time?

Add 11 hours to Seattle time to get Dubai 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.