Dubai to San Rafael time converter

San Rafael is 11 hours behind Dubai. When it is 9:00 AM in Dubai, it is 10:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in San Rafael.

Dubai GST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

San Rafael PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Thu, Oct 22
GSTUTC+4
San Rafael
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7-11h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Dubai to San Rafael conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Dubai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in San Rafael): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -11h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -12h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -11h

Distance

Dubai and San Rafael are 13,001 km (8,078 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Dubai and San Rafael?

San Rafael is 11 hours behind Dubai.

What time is it in San Rafael when it is 9 AM in Dubai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Dubai, it is 10:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in San Rafael.

When is the best time to call San Rafael from Dubai?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Dubai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in San Rafael): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Dubai and San Rafael change?

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