Time difference between Dubai and Sydney
Sydney is 6 hours ahead of Dubai
Dubai, the United Arab Emirates is UTC+4 · Sydney, Australia is UTC+10 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Dubai does not change its clocks and Sydney goes forward on the first Sunday in October and back on the first Sunday in April.
| Dubai / Sydney clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / standard | 6 hours ahead | about 26 weeks |
| standard / summer | 7 hours ahead | about 26 weeks |
Dubai stays put all year while Sydney moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Sydney's side alone. A recurring meeting set in Dubai's calendar will drift by an hour without anyone touching it.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 2 hours — 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Dubai, the same moment as 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Sydney.
Dubai to Sydney, hour by hour
| Dubai | Sydney |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
On the usual gap of 6 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Dubai and Sydney?
Sydney is 6 hours ahead of Dubai for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Dubai does not change its clocks and Sydney goes forward on the first Sunday in October and back on the first Sunday in April.
Is Sydney ahead of Dubai?
Yes — Sydney is 6 hours ahead. Dubai is UTC+4 and Sydney is UTC+10 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Dubai in Sydney?
3:00 PM, on the usual gap.
When can Dubai and Sydney meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 2 hours: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Dubai, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM in Sydney.
Other pairs
- Dubai to Melbourne
- Dubai to Auckland
- Dubai to New York
- Dubai to Toronto
- Dubai to Chicago
- Dubai to Mexico City
- Dubai to Denver
- Dubai to Los Angeles
- Dubai to Vancouver
- Dubai to Anchorage
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