🇦🇪 Dubai ↔ 🇺🇸 New York

Dubai is usually 8 hours ahead of New York. New York observes daylight saving time and Dubai does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

Sunrise 5:31 AMSunset 7:13 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:26 AMSunset 8:32 PM(local)

New York: daylight saving timeNow UTC-4 EDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
DubaiUTC+4
New YorkUTC-4EDT

🇦🇪 Dubai

Dialing code+971
Population3,790,000
Coordinates25.08°N, 55.31°E
Elevation24 m

🇺🇸 New York

Dialing code+1
Population8,804,190
Coordinates40.71°N, 74.01°W
Elevation10 m

Best time for a call: 17:00–18:00 in DubaiAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and New York?
Dubai is 8 hours ahead of New York. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Dubai and New York?
The best window to call is 17:00–18:00 Dubai time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Dubai and New York change?
Because at least one of Dubai and New York observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).