Time difference between Dubai and Vancouver
Vancouver is 11 hours behind Dubai
Dubai, the United Arab Emirates is UTC+4 · Vancouver, Canada is UTC−8 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Dubai does not change its clocks and Vancouver goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
| Dubai / Vancouver clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / summer | 11 hours behind | about 34 weeks — most of the year |
| standard / standard | 12 hours behind | about 18 weeks |
Dubai stays put all year while Vancouver moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Vancouver's side alone. A recurring meeting set in Dubai's calendar will drift by an hour without anyone touching it.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in Dubai and nine-to-five in Vancouver do not overlap at all. With 11 hours between them, one side is always outside working hours, and the practical question is which side takes the early start or the late finish rather than when to meet.
Dubai to Vancouver, hour by hour
| Dubai | Vancouver |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
On the usual gap of 11 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Dubai and Vancouver?
Vancouver is 11 hours behind Dubai for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Dubai does not change its clocks and Vancouver goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
Is Vancouver ahead of Dubai?
No — Vancouver is 11 hours behind. Dubai is UTC+4 and Vancouver is UTC−8 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Dubai in Vancouver?
10:00 PM (previous day), on the usual gap.
When can Dubai and Vancouver meet?
Nine-to-five in Dubai and nine-to-five in Vancouver do not overlap at all. One side has to take the call outside working hours, and with 11 hours between them it is worth deciding in advance which side that is.
Other pairs
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- Dubai to Johannesburg
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