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