Time difference between Toronto and Dubai

Dubai is 8 hours ahead of Toronto.

Canada · Eastern Daylight Time

3:42 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United Arab Emirates · Gulf Standard Time

11:42 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Toronto to Dubai time converter

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

What is the time difference between Toronto and Dubai?

Dubai is 8 hours ahead of Toronto. Toronto is on UTC−4 and Dubai is on UTC+4.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Toronto, it is 5:00 PM in Dubai.

When is the best time to call Dubai from Toronto?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Toronto (5:00 PM–6:00 PM in Dubai), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Toronto and Dubai change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Dubai will be 9 hours ahead of Toronto.

Toronto is 8 hours behind Dubai. More: time in Toronto · time in Dubai