Working hours overlap
US and UAE working hours overlap
US and UAE 9-to-5 workdays don't overlap. The fairest 1-hour meeting is 8:30 AM in New York (4:30 PM in UAE).
Based on 9 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday, and today's daylight saving rules.
US UAE time difference and shared hours
Every US time zone against UAE. Times show the US side first.
| US | UAE | Difference | Shared 9–5 hours | Best 1-hour meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern (New York) | UAE (Dubai) | UAE 8h ahead | None | 8:30 AM4:30 PM in UAE |
| Central (Chicago) | UAE (Dubai) | UAE 9h ahead | None | 8:00 AM5:00 PM in UAE |
| Mountain (Denver) | UAE (Dubai) | UAE 10h ahead | None | 7:30 AM5:30 PM in UAE |
| Pacific (Los Angeles) | UAE (Dubai) | UAE 11h ahead | None | 7:00 AM6:00 PM in UAE |
US UAE meeting time converter
Green times fall inside 9 AM–5 PM in that city. Pick a row where every column is green, or as many as possible.
| New York | Chicago | Denver | Los Angeles | UAE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 | 10:00 PM−1 | 9:00 PM−1 | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 | 10:00 PM−1 | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 |
How US and UAE teams get 2 hours of overlap
New York and UAE need 2 hours of flex between them. Three common setups:
- UAE works 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, and New York keeps 9 AM–5 PM.
- New York works 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, and UAE keeps 9 AM–5 PM.
- Both move 1 hour: New York works 8:00 AM–4:00 PM and UAE works 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.
Daylight saving changes
- Nov 1, 2026 — New York changes its clocks, so UAE becomes 9 hours ahead of New York.
- Mar 14, 2027 — New York changes its clocks, so UAE becomes 8 hours ahead of New York.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Do US and UAE working hours overlap?New York and UAE don't overlap at 9 AM–5 PM. Chicago and UAE don't overlap at 9 AM–5 PM. Denver and UAE don't overlap at 9 AM–5 PM. Los Angeles and UAE don't overlap at 9 AM–5 PM.
What is the best meeting time for US and UAE teams?8:30 AM in New York, which is 4:30 PM in UAE. New York is 30 minutes outside 9–5 and UAE is 30 minutes outside 9–5, the smallest stretch for a 1-hour meeting.
What time is 9 AM in New York in UAE?5:00 PM in UAE. UAE is 8 hours ahead of New York today.
UAE to US meeting time: what time is 10 AM in UAE?2:00 AM in New York, 1:00 AM in Chicago, 12:00 AM in Denver, 11:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
What is the best time to call UAE from the US?From New York, call between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM Monday–Friday, when UAE is in business hours. More origins on best time to call UAE.
Plan your US–UAE meeting
Open these cities in the meeting planner to see the best times for any day, then set your team's real hours and holidays.