San Francisco to Dubai time converter

Dubai is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco. When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 8:00 PM in Dubai.

San Francisco PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Dubai GST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

San Francisco
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Wed, Oct 21
GSTUTC+4+11h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

San Francisco to Dubai conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +11h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +12h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +11h

Distance

San Francisco and Dubai are 13,022 km (8,091 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Dubai?

Dubai is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 8:00 PM in Dubai.

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

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

Does the time difference between San Francisco 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.