New York to Dubai Time Converter

Key facts

• New York is on EDT (UTC-4) until 1 November 2026, observing daylight saving time.
• Dubai is on GST (UTC+4) and does not observe daylight saving time.
• Time difference: 8 hours (Dubai is ahead of New York) until 1 November 2026.
• Range over the next 12 months: 8–9 hours.

How do I convert New York time to Dubai time?

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 5:00 PM the same day in Dubai. The table below converts every hour of the day.

What is the best time to call Dubai from New York?

New York and Dubai share no 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM window. The closest overlap is 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in New York, which is 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Dubai, so one side takes an early or late call (both cities stay within 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM). This applies on 31 October 2026.

Does the New York to Dubai time difference change with daylight saving time?

Yes. Over the next 12 months the New York to Dubai gap is 8–9 hours, because New York changes its clocks and Dubai does not.

New York changes its clocks on 1 November 2026 (back 1 hour) and 14 March 2027 (forward 1 hour).

Dubai does not change its clocks in the next 12 months.

Over the next 12 months the difference is 8–9 hours:

• 31 October 2026 until 1 November 2026: Dubai is 8 hours ahead of New York.
• 1 November 2026 until 14 March 2027: Dubai is 9 hours ahead of New York.
• 14 March 2027 until 31 October 2027: Dubai is 8 hours ahead of New York.

What are common New York to Dubai times?

9:00 AM in New York is 5:00 PM in Dubai. 5:00 PM in New York is 1:00 AM the next day in Dubai. The tables below list nine everyday times from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM in both directions.

What are common Dubai to New York times?

These times apply on 31 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time.

Which time zones do New York and Dubai use?

New York, United States of America, uses the America/New_York time zone, EDT (UTC-4) until 1 November 2026. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, uses the Asia/Dubai time zone, GST (UTC+4).

Both are named IANA time zones, so New York and Dubai follow their own daylight saving rules for the date you choose instead of a fixed offset. That is why the gap between them can change by an hour at different times of the year.

People often search for US Eastern time to UAE time. On this page US Eastern time means New York time and UAE time means Dubai time. The United States spans several time zones and New York is on Eastern time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between New York and Dubai?

Dubai is 8 hours ahead of New York until 1 November 2026. Across the next 12 months the gap is 8–9 hours because of daylight saving time.

Is Dubai ahead of New York?

Yes. Dubai is 8 hours ahead of New York until 1 November 2026, so it is already later in Dubai. Put the other way, New York is 8 hours behind Dubai.

What is 8 PM Dubai time in New York?

8:00 PM in Dubai is 12:00 PM in New York. This applies on 31 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.

What time is it in Dubai when it is 9 AM in New York?

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 5:00 PM the same day in Dubai. This applies on 31 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.

What is the best time to call Dubai from New York?

New York and Dubai share no 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM window. The closest overlap is 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in New York, which is 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Dubai, so one side takes an early or late call (both cities stay within 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM). This applies on 31 October 2026.

What is the time difference between US Eastern time and UAE time?

Dubai is 8 hours ahead of New York until 1 November 2026. Here US Eastern time means New York time and UAE time means Dubai time.

Does the New York–Dubai time difference change with daylight saving time?

Yes. Across the next 12 months the gap is 8–9 hours because of daylight saving time. From 1 November 2026 the difference becomes 9 hours, when New York ends daylight saving time. From 14 March 2027 the difference becomes 8 hours, when New York starts daylight saving time.

Can I convert a future date between New York and Dubai?

Yes. Pick any date in the converter above and it applies the offsets New York and Dubai will use on that day, including daylight saving time changes.

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Offsets checked against IANA time zone data on 31 October 2026.

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