Boston to Dubai time converter

Dubai is 8 hours ahead of Boston. When it is 9:00 AM in Boston, it is 5:00 PM in Dubai.

Boston EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Dubai GST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Boston
Massachusetts, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Sun, Oct 18
GSTUTC+4+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Boston to Dubai conversion table

Every hour of today in Boston and the matching time in Dubai. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

BostonDubai
12:00 AM8:00 AM
1:00 AM9:00 AM
2:00 AM10:00 AM
3:00 AM11:00 AM
4:00 AM12:00 PM
5:00 AM1:00 PM
6:00 AM2:00 PM
7:00 AM3:00 PM
8:00 AM4:00 PM
9:00 AM5:00 PM
10:00 AM6:00 PM
11:00 AM7:00 PM
12:00 PM8:00 PM
1:00 PM9:00 PM
2:00 PM10:00 PM
3:00 PM11:00 PM
4:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Boston (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Dubai).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Boston and Dubai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +8h

Distance

Boston and Dubai are 10,718 km (6,660 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Boston and Dubai?

Dubai is 8 hours ahead of Boston.

What time is it in Dubai when it is 9 AM in Boston?

When it is 9:00 AM in Boston, it is 5:00 PM in Dubai.

When is the best time to call Dubai from Boston?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Boston (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Dubai).

Does the time difference between Boston and Dubai change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.