Dubai to Sydney Time Difference
🇦🇪 Dubai is currently 7 hours ahead of 🇦🇺 Sydney. This difference varies between 6h and 7h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+7h
Business overlap
2h
Distance
12,050 km
Approx. flight
14.2h
Hour-by-Hour: Dubai to Sydney
| 🇦🇪 Dubai | 🇦🇺 Sydney | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, while Dubai does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 6 hours ahead and 7 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Dubai is 7 hours ahead relative to Sydney.
Min difference
6h
Max difference
7h
Best Meeting Times
There are 2 overlapping business hours between Dubai and Sydney (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇦🇪 Dubai
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🇦🇺 Sydney
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Dubai and Sydney?
The time difference between Dubai and Sydney is currently 7 hours ahead. Dubai uses GMT+4 (UTC+4), while Sydney uses GMT+11 (UTC+11). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 6 hours ahead to 7 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Dubai, what time is it in Sydney?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Dubai, it is 7:00 PM in Sydney. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Dubai and Sydney change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 6 hours ahead and 7 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Dubai and Sydney?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM in Dubai (which is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney). This 2-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Dubai ahead or behind Sydney?
Dubai is currently 7 hours behind Sydney.
What time zone is Dubai in?
Dubai is in the Asia/Dubai time zone, currently using GMT+4 (UTC+4). Dubai does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Dubai in Sydney?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Dubai, it is 7:00 AM in Sydney.