Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?

No. Dubai stays on GST (UTC+4) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Seattle observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Seattle is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).

What time is it in Seattle when it's 9 AM in Dubai?

10:00 PM in Seattle, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Dubai).

Dubai to Seattle Meeting Planner

Seattle is 11 hours behind Dubai right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Dubai · United Arab Emirates

3:28 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · GST

Seattle · United States

4:28 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · PDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Dubai and Seattle

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 9:00 AM in Dubai, which is 10:00 PM in Seattle; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

DubaiOrganizerUnited Arab Emirates ·3:28AMnow
SeattleUnited States ·· summer time4:28PMYesterday · now

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Date in Dubai

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Dubai time.

9:00AMBest · PossibleWorking hours in Dubai (09:00); late evening in Seattle (22:00, previous day).
8:00PMOption 2 · PossibleWorking hours in Seattle (09:00); late evening in Dubai (20:00).
9:00PMOption 3 · PossibleWorking hours in Seattle (10:00); late evening in Dubai (21:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Dubai9:00 AM GSTSun, Oct 18
Seattle10:00 PM PDTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-18 05:00 UTC

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Time difference between Dubai and Seattle

Seattle is 11 hours behind Dubai right now: Seattle is on PDT (UTC-7) and Dubai on GST (UTC+4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Seattle: then Seattle is 12 hours behind Dubai.

Time difference between Dubai and Seattle over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Seattle 11 hours behind	—
Sun, Nov 1	Seattle 12 hours behind	Clocks go back in Seattle
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Seattle 11 hours behind	Clocks go forward in Seattle

Dubai is on Gulf Standard Time. Seattle is on Pacific Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Dubai & Seattle Scheduling

What is the time difference between Dubai and Seattle?: Seattle is 11 hours behind Dubai right now: Seattle is on PDT (UTC-7) and Dubai on GST (UTC+4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Seattle: then Seattle is 12 hours behind Dubai.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dubai and Seattle?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 9:00 AM in Dubai, which is 10:00 PM in Seattle; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?: No. Dubai stays on GST (UTC+4) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Seattle observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Seattle is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).
What time is it in Seattle when it's 9 AM in Dubai?: 10:00 PM in Seattle, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Dubai).

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