Time difference

Time Difference Between Dubai and Sydney

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

01 — Right now

Current local time

DubaiUnited Arab Emirates 🇦🇪

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Asia/DubaiUTC+4
SydneyAustralia 🇦🇺

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Australia/SydneyUTC+10
02 — Difference

Dubai vs Sydney

Sydney is 6 hours ahead of Dubai. When it is 12:00 in Dubai, it is 18:00 in Sydney.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Dubai
UTC+4
Sydney
UTC+10
Difference
6 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Dubai and Sydney working hours (09:00–17:00) is 15:00–17:00 Sydney time — that's 09:00–11:00 in Dubai — 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 Dubai does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

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

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Dubai and Sydney?

Sydney is 6 hours ahead of Dubai right now.

Is Dubai ahead of Sydney?

No, Dubai is 6 hours behind Sydney.

Do Dubai and Sydney observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the best meeting time between Dubai and Sydney?

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