Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

PDT to Dubai

+11h

PDT

PDTSOURCE

UTC-07:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Dubai

GST

UAE · UTC+04:00

HH11

MM00

23:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

PDT

Dubai

12:00 AM

11:00 AM

2:00 AM

1:00 PM

4:00 AM

3:00 PM

6:00 AM

5:00 PM

8:00 AM

7:00 PM

10:00 AM

9:00 PM

12:00 PM

11:00 PM

2:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

4:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

6:00 PM

5:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

7:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

9:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

PDT and GST on the World Map

The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) and GST (Gulf Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

PDT Zone

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GST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

PDT – Pacific Daylight Time

UTC-07:00

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is the daylight saving offset on the US/Canada Pacific coast, 7 hours behind UTC.

Countries in PDT

United States (Pacific)Canada (British Columbia)Mexico (Baja California)

Major Cities in PDT

Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleVancouverPortland

Key Facts about PDT

•PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00.
•Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to PST

Learn more about PDT on Wikipedia

GST – Gulf Standard Time

UTC+04:00

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in GST

UAEOmanGeorgiaAzerbaijanMauritius

Major Cities in GST

DubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBakuTbilisi

Key Facts about GST

•Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
•GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
•The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+04:00 year-round

Learn more about GST on Wikipedia

About Dubai

Wikipedia

Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.

Population:3.5 million

Metro:4.1 million

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST

Currency:AED (د.إ)

Stock Exchange:DFM (Dubai Financial Market)

Key Landmarks

Burj KhalifaPalm JumeirahBurj Al ArabDubai MallDubai Frame

Did You Know?

Dubai has no income tax, making it a major hub for international business.

Learn more about GST timezone →

PDT to Dubai Time Difference – Complete Guide

PDT runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00. Dubai runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts PDT 11 hours ahead of Dubai — a difference of +11h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PDT it is 8:00 PM in Dubai. Midnight in PDT is 11:00 AM in Dubai. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

PDT to Dubai time conversion table

PDT (PDT)	Dubai (GST)	Day
12:00 AM	11:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	5:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	6:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	7:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	8:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	11:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	2:00 AM	next day
5:00 PM	4:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	5:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	8:00 AM	next day

Why people convert PDT to Dubai time

Scheduling a call from PDT to Dubai: a 10:00 AM start in PDT lands at 9:00 PM in Dubai, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +11h gap: PDT and Dubai have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Dubai is 8:00 PM in PDT.
Coordinating a PDT-based team with Dubai contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +11h gap is not.
With a +11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week PDT takes the early slot, the next week Dubai does.

About PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is observed from March to November on the Pacific coast. During PDT, the west coast is 7 hours behind UTC and only 2 hours behind the east coast's EDT.

About GST (Gulf Standard Time)

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.

Best time to call between PDT and Dubai

With a +11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Dubai opens at 9:00 AM GST, which is 8:00 PM in PDT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

PDT and Dubai have no shared working hours because of the +11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

PDT is 11 hours ahead of Dubai (PDT UTC-07:00 → GST UTC+04:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

PDT

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Dubai

Does not observe DST

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between PDT and Dubai?

PDT (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 11 hours ahead of Dubai (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently +11h.

How do I convert PDT time to Dubai time?

Add +11h to PDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PDT is 8:00 PM in Dubai.

What time is it in Dubai right now?

Dubai uses GST at UTC+04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +11h offset from PDT.

What is the best time to call Dubai from PDT?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in PDT, which is 12:00 AM in Dubai.

Which is ahead, PDT or Dubai?

PDT is 11 hours ahead of Dubai. When it is 12:00 PM in PDT it is 11:00 PM in Dubai.

Do PDT and Dubai use different time zones?

PDT uses PDT at UTC-07:00, while Dubai (UAE) uses GST at UTC+04:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Los_Angeles and Asia/Dubai.

Does daylight saving time affect the PDT–Dubai difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +11h offset between PDT and Dubai is fixed all year.

Which other cities share PDT's time zone?

PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland.

Which countries use PDT, PDT's zone?

PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).

Is there a day difference between PDT and Dubai?

Not normally. The +11h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between PDT and Dubai?

Dubai is +11h from PDT.

What timezone is PDT in?

PDT operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is Dubai in?

Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.