Vancouver to Doha
+10hVancouver
PDTSOURCEDoha
ASTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PDT and AST on the World Map
The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Standard Time) and AST (Arabia Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
AST – Arabia Standard Time
UTC+03:00Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+03:00) is the time zone for Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf states of the Arabian peninsula.
- •None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving.
- •AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
- •Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter.
- •The AST abbreviation is shared with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00).
About Vancouver
WikipediaVancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
The city consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities.
About Doha
WikipediaDoha operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3, same as Riyadh. As the world's leading LNG exporter, Doha time influences global energy trading.
Doha is home to Al Jazeera, one of the world's largest news networks.
Vancouver to Doha Time Difference – Complete Guide
Vancouver runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Doha runs on Arabian Standard Time (AST) at UTC+03:00. That puts Vancouver 10 hours ahead of Doha — a difference of +10h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Vancouver it is 7:00 PM in Doha. Midnight in Vancouver is 10:00 AM in Doha.Vancouver observes daylight saving time while Doha does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Vancouver to Doha time conversion table
| Vancouver (PDT) | Doha (AST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Vancouver to Doha time
- Scheduling a call from Vancouver to Doha: a 10:00 AM start in Vancouver lands at 8:00 PM in Doha, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +10h gap: Vancouver and Doha 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 Doha is 7:00 PM in Vancouver.
- Coordinating a Vancouver-based team with Doha 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 +10h gap is not.
- With a +10h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Vancouver takes the early slot, the next week Doha does.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
About AST (Arabia Standard Time)
Arabia Standard Time (AST) is fixed at UTC+03:00 all year across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and Yemen. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so the offset never changes. The abbreviation collides with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00) used in eastern Canada and the Caribbean; this page covers the Arabian peninsula meaning. Arabia Standard Time is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time, which makes scheduling with Europe straightforward — Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter and level with it during European summer time.
Best time to call between Vancouver and Doha
With a +10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Doha opens at 9:00 AM AST, which is 7:00 PM in Vancouver, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Vancouver and Doha have no shared working hours because of the +10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Vancouver is 10 hours ahead of Doha (PDT UTC-07:00 → AST UTC+03:00). 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
Vancouver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Doha
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Doha?
Vancouver (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 10 hours ahead of Doha (AST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently +10h.
How do I convert Vancouver time to Doha time?
Add +10h to Vancouver local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Vancouver is 7:00 PM in Doha.
What time is it in Doha right now?
Doha uses AST at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +10h offset from Vancouver.
What is the best time to call Doha from Vancouver?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +10h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Vancouver, which is 11:00 PM in Doha.
Which is ahead, Vancouver or Doha?
Vancouver is 10 hours ahead of Doha. When it is 12:00 PM in Vancouver it is 10:00 PM in Doha.
Do Vancouver and Doha use different time zones?
Vancouver (Canada) uses PDT at UTC-07:00, while Doha (Qatar) uses AST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Vancouver and Asia/Qatar.
Does daylight saving time affect the Vancouver–Doha difference?
Yes at the moment: Vancouver is on daylight saving time and Doha is not, so the +10h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Vancouver's time zone?
PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.
Which countries use PDT, Vancouver's zone?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between Vancouver and Doha?
Not normally. The +10h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Doha?
Doha is +10h from Vancouver.
What timezone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
What timezone is Doha in?
Doha operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3, same as Riyadh. As the world's leading LNG exporter, Doha time influences global energy trading.
What are the business hours in Vancouver?
Standard business hours in Vancouver are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
What are the business hours in Doha?
Standard business hours in Doha are 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday).
What is the best time to schedule a call between Vancouver and Doha?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Vancouver works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST and Doha works 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday) (+10h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Vancouver and Doha?
Vancouver uses CAD (C$) while Doha uses QAR (﷼). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Vancouver and Doha compare in size?
Vancouver has a population of approximately 675,000 (metro: 2.6 million), while Doha has approximately 1.2 million (metro: 2.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Vancouver and Doha?
Vancouver is known for Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Gastown. Doha is famous for Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif, The Pearl-Qatar.
Do Vancouver and Doha have stock exchanges?
Yes. Vancouver has the TSX-V (TSX Venture Exchange) and Doha has the QSE (Qatar Stock Exchange). The +10h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PST?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
Which cities are in the AST timezone?
Major cities in the AST timezone include Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, Kuwait City, Baghdad.
What is the UTC offset for AST?
Arabia Standard Time (AST) is at UTC+03:00.
What should I know about the AST timezone?
None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving. AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
When is it midnight in Vancouver, what time is it in Doha?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Vancouver (PST), it is +10h later in Doha (AST).
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