Dubai ↔ Washington D.C.
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (Dubai time).
Sync Dubai and Washington D.C. easily. Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (Dubai time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 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
15:36 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:36 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:36 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Dubai and Washington D.C. 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.
Washington D.C. Business Pulse
- Culture Highly formal, networking-heavy, and influenced by government and policy.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal call window is 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Punctuality is non-negotiable. DC is a "Power City"; be prepared for very formal protocols and the use of professional or political titles. Networking is a 24/7 activity here, but business calls should stay within 9-6.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Dubai | Washington D.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Dubai | America/New_York |
| Country | UAE | USA |
| Coordinates | 25.20, 55.27 | 38.91, -77.04 |
| Population | 3,604,000 | 5,490,000 |