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Time difference between Houston and Dubai

Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Houston.

Houston
United States · Central Daylight Time
2:43 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Dubai
United Arab Emirates · Gulf Standard Time
11:43 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Houston to Dubai time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

HoustonDubai
12:00 AM9:00 AM
1:00 AM10:00 AM
2:00 AM11:00 AM
3:00 AM12:00 PM
4:00 AM1:00 PM
5:00 AM2:00 PM
6:00 AM3:00 PM
7:00 AM4:00 PM
8:00 AM5:00 PM
9:00 AM6:00 PM
10:00 AM7:00 PM
11:00 AM8:00 PM
12:00 PM9:00 PM
1:00 PM10:00 PM
2:00 PM11:00 PM
3:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)
4:00 PM1:00 AM (next day)
5:00 PM2:00 AM (next day)
6:00 PM3:00 AM (next day)
7:00 PM4:00 AM (next day)
8:00 PM5:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM6:00 AM (next day)
10:00 PM7:00 AM (next day)
11:00 PM8:00 AM (next day)

Questions

What is the time difference between Houston and Dubai?

Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Houston. Houston is on UTC−5 and Dubai is on UTC+4.

What time is it in Dubai when it is 9 AM in Houston?

When it is 9:00 AM in Houston, it is 6:00 PM in Dubai.

When is the best time to call Dubai from Houston?

There are no shared office hours. The most comfortable time to call is 8:00 AM–1:00 PM in Houston (5:00 PM–10:00 PM in Dubai), when both places are awake.

Does the time difference between Houston and Dubai change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Dubai will be 10 hours ahead of Houston.

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