Time difference

Time Difference Between Sydney and Abu Dhabi

Sydney is 6 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi. The current difference is 6 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

SydneyAustralia 🇦🇺

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Australia/SydneyUTC+10
Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates 🇦🇪

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Asia/DubaiUTC+4
02 — Difference

Sydney vs Abu Dhabi

Sydney is 6 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi. When it is 12:00 in Sydney, it is 06:00 in Abu Dhabi.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Sydney
UTC+10
Abu Dhabi
UTC+4
Difference
6 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Sydney and Abu Dhabi working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–11:00 Abu Dhabi time — that's 15:00–17:00 in Sydney — about 2 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Sydney observes daylight saving time while Abu Dhabi does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
6 hours
Sydney zone
Australia/Sydney
Abu Dhabi zone
Asia/Dubai
Sydney offset
UTC+10
Abu Dhabi offset
UTC+4
Sydney DST
Yes
Abu Dhabi DST
No
Countries
Australia · United Arab Emirates
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Sydney and Abu Dhabi?

Sydney is 6 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi right now.

Is Sydney ahead of Abu Dhabi?

Yes, Sydney is 6 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.

Do Sydney and Abu Dhabi observe daylight saving time?

Sydney observes daylight saving time while Abu Dhabi does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Sydney and Abu Dhabi?

A good window is 09:00–11:00 in Abu Dhabi (15:00–17:00 in Sydney), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.