Dubai ↔ New York City

Best Time to Call

Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (Dubai time).

Sync Dubai and New York City easily. Dubai is 9 hours ahead of New York City. Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (Dubai time).

Upcoming Time Change

New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 08

💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.

Meeting Optimizer

Sync Score

3.3/10

-12h Current Time +12h

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Tokyo

13:44 GMT+9

Working

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New York City

23:44 EST

Sleeping

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London

04:44 GMT

Sleeping

Synchronization Context

Syncing between Dubai and New York City is challenging due to the 9 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.

Dubai Business Pulse

Culture International and multicultural. Sunday is a standard working day, while Friday is often a half-day or holiday.
Lunch Break Typically 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM.
Pro Tip The traditional UAE work week is Monday to Friday, but many local businesses and government entities may have shorter hours on Fridays (ending around 12:00 PM). Sunday is no longer a weekend for most, but always verify your contact's specific schedule as multicultural teams vary.

New York City Business Pulse

Culture Fast-paced and direct. Punctuality is highly valued, and meetings often get straight to business.
Lunch Break Often "on-the-go" between 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM.
Pro Tip Mornings (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM) are best for high-energy discussions. After 4:00 PM EST, most professionals are wrapping up or in "commute mode," making it a poor time for complex topics. Keep your pitch concise—New Yorkers value their time and appreciate directness over lengthy pleasantries.