Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles Time Difference
🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi is currently 11 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Los Angeles. This difference varies between 12h and 11h due to Daylight Saving Time.
Live Calculator
Atin 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi→it will be—in 🇺🇸 Los Angeles
Open full calculator →DST-accurate · shareable link
Difference
-11h
Business overlap
None
Distance
13,463 km
Approx. flight
15.8h
Hour-by-Hour: Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles
| 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, while Abu Dhabi does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 12 hours behind and 11 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Abu Dhabi is 11 hours behind relative to Los Angeles.
Min difference
12h
Max difference
11h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles is currently 11 hours behind. Abu Dhabi uses GMT+4 (UTC+4), while Los Angeles uses PDT (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 12 hours behind to 11 hours behind.
When it's noon in Abu Dhabi, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Abu Dhabi, it is 1:00 AM in Los Angeles. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 12 hours behind and 11 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Abu Dhabi ahead or behind Los Angeles?
Abu Dhabi is currently 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time zone is Abu Dhabi in?
Abu Dhabi is in the Asia/Dubai time zone, currently using GMT+4 (UTC+4). Abu Dhabi does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Abu Dhabi in Los Angeles?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Abu Dhabi, it is 1:00 PM in Los Angeles.