United Arab Emirates
United States
Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi vs Los Angeles — At a Glance
Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles — Hour-by-Hour
About Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles
Abu Dhabi (population: 1.5M) is known for UAE capital, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, oil wealth, and Formula 1 racing. Los Angeles (population: 3.9M) is known for Hollywood, the entertainment industry, Silicon Beach tech startups, and Pacific trade.
Business Hours Overlap
Abu Dhabi is a national capital, so official government hours (typically 9 AM–5 PM) are the primary window for diplomatic and administrative communication with Los Angeles.
Calling Between Cities
With 11 hours between Abu Dhabi (+971) and Los Angeles (+1), finding a mutually convenient calling time is tricky. Consider scheduling calls in advance rather than calling spontaneously.
Currency
Abu Dhabi uses AED while Los Angeles uses USD. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, United States is 11 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi is in the Asia/Dubai timezone (UTC+4) and Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles timezone (UTC-7).
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's 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Abu Dhabi?
The best time to call Los Angeles from Abu Dhabi is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Abu Dhabi, it's 10:00 PM in Los Angeles. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Abu Dhabi for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Los Angeles use?
Los Angeles, United States uses USD. Abu Dhabi uses AED. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Los Angeles?
The primary languages in Los Angeles are English, Spanish. Abu Dhabi also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Los Angeles from Abu Dhabi?
To call Los Angeles from Abu Dhabi, dial your international access code followed by +1 and the local number. Abu Dhabi uses country code +971 and Los Angeles uses +1.
