Dubai to Sydney Time Converter
Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Dubai right now. 9:00 AM in Dubai is 4:00 PM in Sydney.
Time now: Dubai and Sydney
Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Dubai right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 6 hours at some times of the year and 7 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Dubai and Sydney are about 12,039 km (7,481 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Dubai is on UTC+04:00 (UTC+04:00) and Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11:00).
Dubai to Sydney conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Dubai | Sydney |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between Dubai and Sydney
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Dubai = 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sydney
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Dubai and Sydney change?
Yes. Right now Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Dubai. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Sydney is 6 hours ahead of Dubai from then (it was 7 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Dubai from then (it was 6 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Dubai is 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM (next day) in Sydney.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Sydney is 2:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Dubai.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Dubai and Sydney?
Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Dubai right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 6 hours at some times of the year and 7 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Dubai to Sydney?
Add 7 hours to the Dubai time to get the Sydney time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Dubai is 4:00 PM in Sydney. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Sydney?
It is 11:18 AM in Sydney on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 4:18 AM in Dubai.
Does the time difference between Dubai and Sydney change during the year?
Yes. Right now Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Dubai. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Sydney is 6 hours ahead of Dubai from then (it was 7 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Dubai from then (it was 6 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Dubai and Sydney?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Dubai = 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sydney. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.