Sydney to Dubai Time Converter
Convert Sydney to Dubai instantly.
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Sydney
AEST
6:28
Dubai
GST
12:28
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How the Sydney to Dubai time difference works
Dubai is 6 hours behind Sydney. Sydney (AEST) is a city in Australia. Dubai (GST) is a city in United Arab Emirates. For example, 9:00 AM Sydney is 3:00 AM Dubai. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
6 hours
Daylight saving
Sydney only
Sydney offset
UTC+10
Dubai offset
UTC+4
Sydney to Dubai conversion chart
| Sydney (AEST) | Dubai (GST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 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 |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sydney (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Dubai). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Sydney (AEST)
CanberraAustralian Eastern Time
Dubai (GST)
Abu DhabiSharjahAl AinAjmanRas Al KhaimahGulf Standard Time
Sydney to Dubai questions
Is Dubai ahead of or behind Sydney?
Dubai is 6 hours behind Sydney. So 9:00 AM Sydney is 3:00 AM Dubai, and 5:00 PM Sydney is 11:00 AM Dubai.
What time is it in Dubai when it is 12:00 PM Sydney?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Sydney in Sydney, it is 6:00 AM Dubai in Dubai.
How many hours difference is there between Sydney and Dubai?
There is a 6 hours difference. Dubai (GST) runs 6 hours behind Sydney (AEST).
Do Sydney and Dubai observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time but Dubai does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Sydney and Dubai?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sydney (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Dubai). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Sydney and Dubai.
Which cities use Sydney and Dubai?
Sydney (AEST) covers cities such as Canberra, Australian Eastern Time. Dubai (GST) covers cities such as Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Gulf Standard Time.