Dubai is 12 hours ahead of Vancouver during Pacific Standard Time (or 11 hours during PDT). Vancouver uses Pacific Time (PT, UTC-8/-7) while Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4). When it's 12:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 12:00 AM (midnight) in Dubai.
Vancouver observes daylight saving time while the UAE does not. This means the difference varies between 11 and 12 hours throughout the year.
Best calling time: 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM Vancouver time. This corresponds to 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Dubai (during PST), catching end-of-day business hours in the UAE. Alternatively, call at 6:00 PM Vancouver time to reach Dubai at 6:00 AM.
Vancouver and Dubai are on almost opposite sides of the clock. Many Vancouver-based businesses in real estate, finance, and tech have connections to Dubai's international business community. The 12-hour time difference requires very early or late calls.