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PT to GST time converter
Dubai is 11 hours ahead of US Pacific for 238 days of 2026, and 12 hours ahead of for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
PT to GST conversion table
Local time in US Pacific and the matching time in Dubai on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| US Pacific (PT) | Dubai on 15 January | Dubai on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 20:00 | 19:00 |
| 09:00 | 21:00 | 20:00 |
| 10:00 | 22:00 | 21:00 |
| 12:00 | 00:00 (+1 day) | 23:00 |
| 15:00 | 03:00 (+1 day) | 02:00 (+1 day) |
| 17:00 | 05:00 (+1 day) | 04:00 (+1 day) |
| 18:00 | 06:00 (+1 day) | 05:00 (+1 day) |
| 21:00 | 09:00 (+1 day) | 08:00 (+1 day) |
Best meeting times between US Pacific and Dubai
- January: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-09:00 PT = 19:00-21:00 GST; 19:00-21:00 PT = 07:00-09:00 GST (+1 day).
- July: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-10:00 PT = 18:00-21:00 GST; 20:00-21:00 PT = 07:00-08:00 GST (+1 day).
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Daylight saving between PT and GST
- US Pacific moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
- Dubai does not change its clocks in 2026.
- The gap is 11 hours for 238 days and 12 hours for 127 days of 2026.
About the two zones
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.
Dubai. The UAE uses Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4, all year and does not observe daylight saving.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM PT in GST?
On 15 January, 09:00 in US Pacific is 21:00 in Dubai. On 15 July it is 20:00.
What is the time difference between US Pacific and Dubai?
Dubai is 11 hours ahead of US Pacific for 238 days of 2026, and 12 hours ahead of for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between PT and GST 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 US Pacific and Dubai?
No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-09:00 PT = 19:00-21:00 GST; 19:00-21:00 PT = 07:00-09:00 GST (+1 day). In July: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-10:00 PT = 18:00-21:00 GST; 20:00-21:00 PT = 07:00-08:00 GST (+1 day).
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