Sydney to Dubai Time Difference
🇦🇺 Sydney is currently 7 hours behind of 🇦🇪 Dubai. This difference varies between 7h and 6h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-7h
Business overlap
None
Distance
12,050 km
Approx. flight
14.2h
Hour-by-Hour: Sydney to Dubai
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 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 Dubai 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 Dubai.
Min difference
7h
Max difference
6h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Sydney and Dubai. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Dubai?
The time difference between Sydney and Dubai is currently 7 hours behind. Sydney uses GMT+11 (UTC+11), while Dubai 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 Dubai?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Sydney, it is 5:00 AM in Dubai. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Sydney and Dubai 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 Dubai?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Sydney and Dubai. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Sydney ahead or behind Dubai?
Sydney is currently 7 hours ahead of Dubai.
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 Dubai?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM in Dubai.