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GST to PT time converter
US Pacific is 11 hours behind Dubai for 238 days of 2026, and 12 hours behind for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
GST to PT conversion table
Local time in Dubai and the matching time in US Pacific on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Dubai (GST) | US Pacific on 15 January | US Pacific on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 20:00 (-1 day) | 21:00 (-1 day) |
| 09:00 | 21:00 (-1 day) | 22:00 (-1 day) |
| 10:00 | 22:00 (-1 day) | 23:00 (-1 day) |
| 12:00 | 00:00 | 01:00 |
| 15:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 |
| 17:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 |
| 18:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 |
| 21:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 |
Best meeting times between Dubai and US Pacific
- January: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-09:00 GST = 19:00-21:00 PT (-1 day); 19:00-21:00 GST = 07:00-09:00 PT.
- July: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 18:00-21:00 GST = 07:00-10:00 PT; 07:00-08:00 GST = 20:00-21:00 PT (-1 day).
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Daylight saving between GST and PT
- Dubai does not change its clocks in 2026.
- US Pacific moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
- The gap is 11 hours for 238 days and 12 hours for 127 days of 2026.
About the two zones
Dubai. The UAE uses Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4, all year and does not observe daylight saving.
US Pacific. US Pacific Time is UTC-8 in winter (PST) and UTC-7 in summer (PDT). Clocks change on the second Sunday of March and the first Sunday of November.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM GST in PT?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Dubai is 21:00 (-1 day) in US Pacific. On 15 July it is 22:00 (-1 day).
What is the time difference between Dubai and US Pacific?
US Pacific is 11 hours behind Dubai for 238 days of 2026, and 12 hours behind for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between GST and PT change during the year?
Yes. US Pacific changes its clocks and Dubai does not, so the gap moves between 11 and 12 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between Dubai and US Pacific?
No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-09:00 GST = 19:00-21:00 PT (-1 day); 19:00-21:00 GST = 07:00-09:00 PT. In July: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 18:00-21:00 GST = 07:00-10:00 PT; 07:00-08:00 GST = 20:00-21:00 PT (-1 day).
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