Time difference between Sydney and Dubai

Dubai is 7 hours behind Sydney.

Australia · Australian Eastern Daylight Time

6:43 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United Arab Emirates · Gulf Standard Time

11:43 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney to Dubai time converter

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

What is the time difference between Sydney and Dubai?

Dubai is 7 hours behind Sydney. Sydney is on UTC+11 and Dubai is on UTC+4.

What time is it in Dubai when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 2:00 AM in Dubai.

When is the best time to call Dubai from Sydney?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Dubai change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when Dubai will be 6 hours behind Sydney.

Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Dubai. More: time in Sydney · time in Dubai