Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Zurich during winter and 2 hours ahead during summer. Zurich uses Central European Time (CET/CEST, UTC+1/+2) while Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4). When it's 12:00 PM in Zurich, it's 3:00 PM in Dubai (winter) or 2:00 PM (summer).
Zurich observes daylight saving time while Dubai does not, so the time difference varies seasonally.
For business calls: Schedule between 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Zurich time (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM or 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Dubai time, depending on DST) for optimal overlap.
Zurich and Dubai are both major global financial centers. Direct flights connect them in about 6 hours. Swiss banks have significant operations in Dubai, and both cities attract international business and wealth management services.