Time difference
Time difference between Dubai and Sydney
Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.
Sydney is currently 6 hours ahead of Dubai.
Dubai • GMT+4
2:30 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
Sydney • GMT+10
8:30 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in both cities overlap for 2 hours. 9 AM–11 AM in Dubai is 3 PM–5 PM in Sydney. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.
Quick conversion table
| Dubai | Sydney |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 3 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
Daylight saving
Heads up: the gap will widen to 7 hours around October 8, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is Sydney than Dubai?
- Sydney is 6 hours ahead of Dubai.
- What time is 9 AM in Dubai in Sydney?
- 9:00 AM in Dubai is 3:00 PM in Sydney.
- Do Dubai and Sydney observe daylight saving?
- Heads up: the gap will widen to 7 hours around October 8, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
- When is the best time to call Sydney from Dubai?
- Aim for 9 AM–11 AM in Dubai, which is 3 PM–5 PM in Sydney.