Dubai to Sydney Time Converter
Sydney is 6 hours ahead of Dubai on AEST and 7 hours ahead during AEDT. 9:00 AM in Dubai is 3:00 PM in Sydney on AEST and 4:00 PM on AEDT.
Daylight saving note: Dubai never changes its clocks. Sydney is 6 hours ahead of Dubai on AEST (first Sunday in April to first Sunday in October) and 7 hours ahead on AEDT.
GST to AEST/AEDT Conversion Table
Full 24-hour reference table. Use the live clocks above for the exact current offset.
| 🇦🇪 GST | 🇦🇺 GST → AESTUTC+4 to UTC+10, while Sydney is on AEST | 🇦🇺 GST → AEDTUTC+4 to UTC+11, while Sydney is on AEDT | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 01:00 | 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 02:00 | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 03:00 | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 04:00 | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 05:00 | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 06:00 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 07:00 | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 08:00 | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 09:00 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 10:00 | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 11:00 | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 12:00 | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 13:00 | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 14:00 | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 15:00 | 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 16:00 | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 17:00 | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 18:00 | 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 19:00 | 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 20:00 | 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 21:00 | 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 22:00 | 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 23:00 | 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | next day |
* "next day" = converted time falls on the following calendar day.
Best Hours to Schedule Dubai–Sydney Calls
The overlap is short and sits in Dubai's morning, which is Sydney's late afternoon. On AEST, 9:00 to 11:00 AM in Dubai is 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Sydney, 2 hours. On AEDT it shrinks to 1 hour: 9:00 to 10:00 AM in Dubai is 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Sydney. Sydney's 5 PM close ends the window both times.
| When | Dubai | Sydney | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| GST → AEST (UTC+4 to UTC+10, while Sydney is on AEST) | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM | Both inside 9 AM–5 PMSydney's 5 PM close ends it. |
| GST → AEDT (UTC+4 to UTC+11, while Sydney is on AEDT) | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM | Both inside 9 AM–5 PMShorter by an hour, because Sydney is on AEDT. |
"Inside 9 AM–5 PM" is a planning assumption for a standard office day on each side, not a claim about any company's hours.
About Dubai (GST)
Dubai stays on GST (UTC+4) all year, so every change in this gap comes from Sydney. A Dubai call at 8:00 AM is 2:00 PM in Sydney on AEST and 3:00 PM on AEDT, so for Dubai an early start helps Sydney finish on time.
About Sydney (AEST/AEDT)
Sydney uses AEST (UTC+10) from the first Sunday in April and AEDT (UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October. Because Australia's summer is the Northern Hemisphere's winter, Sydney's clocks move in the opposite season to Europe's. Going the other way, 9:00 AM in Sydney is 3:00 AM in Dubai on AEST and 2:00 AM on AEDT.
How to Avoid Dubai–Sydney Conversion Mistakes
Sydney is already on the next calendar day from these GST times onward: 6:00 PM for GST → AEST, 5:00 PM for GST → AEDT. For example, 11:00 PM GST is 5:00 AM in Sydney on the next day (GST → AEST).
Mind the date as well as the hour. Sydney is ahead, so a Dubai evening is already the next day in Sydney: 6:00 PM in Dubai is 12:00 AM the next day in Sydney on AEST and 1:00 AM the next day on AEDT. Don't carry a Dubai calendar slot over from one half of the year to the other, since the Sydney end moves by an hour in October and April.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Dubai and Sydney?
Sydney is 6 hours ahead of Dubai while Sydney is on AEST (April to October) and 7 hours ahead while it is on AEDT (October to April). Dubai doesn't change its clocks.
What time is 9 AM in Dubai in Sydney?
On AEST, 9:00 AM in Dubai is 3:00 PM in Sydney. On AEDT it's 4:00 PM. Both are mid to late afternoon in Sydney.
When does the Dubai to Sydney gap change?
On the first Sunday in October, when Sydney moves to AEDT and the gap grows from 6 hours to 7, and on the first Sunday in April, when it drops back to 6. Dubai has no change on either date.
What is the best time for a Dubai to Sydney call?
Early morning in Dubai. On AEST, 9:00 to 11:00 AM there is 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Sydney. On AEDT, use 9:00 to 10:00 AM, which is 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Sydney. A start before 9:00 AM in Dubai buys extra time for Sydney.