Vancouver is currently 11 hours behind Dubai. Convert time between Vancouver and Dubai, see the exact difference, and find the best hours for calls and meetings.
Vancouver uses Pacific Daylight Time. Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time. Vancouver time is 11 hours behind Dubai. So, when it is 12:00 AM in Vancouver, it is 11:00 AM in Dubai.
Common Vancouver times and their Dubai equivalents.
| Vancouver Time | Dubai Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM Vancouver | 11:00 AM Dubai |
| 1:00 AM Vancouver | 12:00 PM Dubai |
| 2:00 AM Vancouver | 1:00 PM Dubai |
| 3:00 AM Vancouver | 2:00 PM Dubai |
| 4:00 AM Vancouver | 3:00 PM Dubai |
| 5:00 AM Vancouver | 4:00 PM Dubai |
| 6:00 AM Vancouver | 5:00 PM Dubai |
| 7:00 AM Vancouver | 6:00 PM Dubai |
| 8:00 AM Vancouver | 7:00 PM Dubai |
| 9:00 AM Vancouver | 8:00 PM Dubai |
| 10:00 AM Vancouver | 9:00 PM Dubai |
| 11:00 AM Vancouver | 10:00 PM Dubai |
| 12:00 PM Vancouver | 11:00 PM Dubai |
| 1:00 PM Vancouver | 12:00 AM Dubai |
| 2:00 PM Vancouver | 1:00 AM Dubai |
| 3:00 PM Vancouver | 2:00 AM Dubai |
| 4:00 PM Vancouver | 3:00 AM Dubai |
| 5:00 PM Vancouver | 4:00 AM Dubai |
| 6:00 PM Vancouver | 5:00 AM Dubai |
| 7:00 PM Vancouver | 6:00 AM Dubai |
| 8:00 PM Vancouver | 7:00 AM Dubai |
| 9:00 PM Vancouver | 8:00 AM Dubai |
| 10:00 PM Vancouver | 9:00 AM Dubai |
| 11:00 PM Vancouver | 10:00 AM Dubai |
Vancouver uses Pacific Time, matching Los Angeles and Seattle — PST (UTC−8) in winter, PDT (UTC−7) in summer. Canada's Pacific provinces change clocks on the same schedule as the US, so the Vancouver–LA offset stays consistent at zero hours throughout the year.
Dubai and the UAE use Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) year-round with no Daylight Saving Time. The fixed offset makes Dubai scheduling predictable throughout the year. As a major financial and logistics hub, GST is a widely used timezone in the Middle East and South Asia corridor.
Both Vancouver and Dubai may observe Daylight Saving Time, which means the offset between them can change twice a year. Here is what to expect each season.
| Period | Note | Vancouver | Dubai | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov – Mar | Both on standard time | PST (UTC−8) | GMT+4 (UTC+4) | 12 hours |
| Mar – late Mar | US clocks forward, some zones still on standard | PDT (UTC−7) | GMT+4 (UTC+4) | 11 hours |
| Late Mar – Oct current | Both on summer / daylight time | PDT (UTC−7) | GMT+4 (UTC+4) | 11 hours |
| Late Oct – early Nov | Clocks transitioning — check exact date | PST (UTC−8) | GMT+4 (UTC+4) | 12 hours |
The transition window typically lasts 1–2 weeks in spring and autumn. If you have a recurring weekly meeting near a clock change, verify the exact date to avoid a missed call.
Vancouver is currently 11 hours behind Dubai. Vancouver uses Pacific Daylight Time (UTC−7) and Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4).
Vancouver and Dubai have no standard 9 am–6 pm business-hour overlap. Consider scheduling during early morning or late evening, or use a rotating schedule to share the inconvenience.
When it is 9:00 AM in Vancouver, it is 8:00 pm in Dubai. Vancouver is 11 hours behind Dubai.
When it is 5:00 PM in Dubai, it is 6:00 am in Vancouver.
Vancouver observes Daylight Saving Time but Dubai does not. This means the offset between the two cities changes by one hour when Vancouver transitions its clocks — typically in late March (spring forward) and late October (fall back). Always verify the current offset when scheduling around those dates.