Sydney to Abu Dhabi Time Difference
🇦🇺 Sydney is currently 7 hours behind of 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi. This difference varies between 7h and 6h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-7h
Business overlap
None
Distance
12,087 km
Approx. flight
14.2h
Hour-by-Hour: Sydney to Abu Dhabi
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, while Abu Dhabi does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 7 hours behind and 6 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Sydney is 7 hours behind relative to Abu Dhabi.
Min difference
7h
Max difference
6h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Sydney and Abu Dhabi. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Abu Dhabi?
The time difference between Sydney and Abu Dhabi is currently 7 hours behind. Sydney uses GMT+11 (UTC+11), while Abu Dhabi uses GMT+4 (UTC+4). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 7 hours behind to 6 hours behind.
When it's noon in Sydney, what time is it in Abu Dhabi?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Sydney, it is 5:00 AM in Abu Dhabi. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Sydney and Abu Dhabi change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 7 hours behind and 6 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Sydney and Abu Dhabi?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Sydney and Abu Dhabi. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Sydney ahead or behind Abu Dhabi?
Sydney is currently 7 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone, currently using GMT+11 (UTC+11). Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Sydney in Abu Dhabi?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM in Abu Dhabi.