Time Difference: UAE vs. California

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is 13 hours ahead of California (Pacific Time). When it is 12:00 noon in Dubai/Abu Dhabi, it is 11:00 PM the previous day in Los Angeles/San Francisco. Note: California observes Daylight Saving Time (PDT, UTC-7) March–November; UAE stays on Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) year-round. During DST, the gap is 12 hours.