Time Difference Between Sydney and Dubai
Dubai is 6 hours behind Sydney.
Australia
Sydney
Australia/Sydney · UTC+10
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Asia/Dubai · UTC+4
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Sydney and Dubai.
Sydney
3:00 PM
Dubai
9:00 AM
Sydney
4:00 PM
Dubai
10:00 AM
Sydney
5:00 PM
Dubai
11:00 AM
Sydney to Dubai — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Dubai for an hour in Sydney. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Dubai?
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UTC+4) is 6 hours behind Sydney, Australia (UTC+10).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Sydney and Dubai?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Sydney and Dubai?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Sydney, what time is it in Dubai?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Sydney is mapped to its equivalent local time in Dubai, including day shift markers when the date differs.