Time difference between Abu Dhabi and Sydney

Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.

United Arab Emirates · Gulf Standard Time

11:44 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Australia · Australian Eastern Daylight Time

6:44 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Abu Dhabi to Sydney time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Sydney?

Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is on UTC+4 and Sydney is on UTC+11.

What time is it in Sydney when it is 9 AM in Abu Dhabi?

When it is 9:00 AM in Abu Dhabi, it is 4:00 PM in Sydney.

When is the best time to call Sydney from Abu Dhabi?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Abu Dhabi (4:00 PM–6:00 PM in Sydney), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Sydney change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Saturday, April 3, 2027, when Sydney will be 6 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi is 7 hours behind Sydney. More: time in Abu Dhabi · time in Sydney