Dubai vs Sydney — Time Zone & Clock

Dubai runs 6 hours later

DubaiBASE
09:00
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Sydney
Australia · +6h
15:00
London
United Kingdom · -3h
06:00
New York
USA · -8h
01:00
Tokyo
Japan · +5h
14:00
Paris
France · -2h
07:00

Time difference: Dubai and Sydney

Dubai is 6 hours behind Sydney. When it's noon in Dubai, it's 18:00 in Sydney.

Dubai is in the Asia/Dubai timezone. Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney timezone. The difference is 6 hours.

Working hours overlap

Both Dubai and Sydney are simultaneously in business hours for 2 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).

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Dubai
Sydney
Overlap (2h)

Best times to schedule a meeting

Dubai and Sydney share 2 hours of business hours overlap daily.

09:00 Dubai / 15:00 Sydney✓ Both working
10:00 Dubai / 16:00 Sydney✓ Both working

Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each city's local time.

Public holidays this year

⚡ Both cities have upcoming holidays — check availability before scheduling.

Dubai8 holidays
May 26Arafat Day
May 27Eid al-Adha
May 28Eid al-Adha Holiday
May 29Eid al-Adha Holiday
Jun 16Islamic New Year
Aug 25Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Dec 2National Day
Dec 3National Day Holiday
Sydney14 holidays
Apr 25Anzac DaySOON
Apr 27Anzac DaySOON
May 4May DaySOON
May 4Labour DaySOON
Jun 1Reconciliation Day
Jun 1Western Australia Day
Jun 8King's Birthday
Aug 3Picnic Day
Sep 28King's Birthday
Oct 5Labour Day
Oct 5King's Birthday
Nov 3Melbourne Cup
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 28St. Stephen's Day

Scheduling between Dubai and Sydney

Coordinating between Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Sydney (Australia) means working around a 6-hour time difference, with Sydney ahead. The 2-hour overlap window gives both teams a natural slot for real-time collaboration without anyone working outside normal hours.

💡 Practical scheduling guidelines

If you are in Dubai, aim for 09:00–10:00, which corresponds to 15:00–16:00 in Sydney — both teams are within working hours.

If you are in Dubai, aim for 10:00–11:00, which corresponds to 16:00–17:00 in Sydney — both teams are within working hours.

Avoid scheduling mistakes — especially around daylight saving changes. Use the ClockinSync Chrome Extension to instantly verify and compare both time zones directly in your browser, without manual calculations.

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Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in Dubai. The input bar accepts natural language like “3pm”, “15:30”, or “9am Rome” for instant conversions.

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2 hours of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)

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Sydney
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09:00Working
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07:00
13:00Working
08:00
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15:00Working
10:00Working
16:00Working
11:00Working
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12:00Working
18:00off
13:00Working
19:00off
14:00Working
20:00off
15:00Working
21:00off
16:00Working
22:00off
17:00
23:00
18:00
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20:00
02:00+1d
21:00
03:00+1d
22:00
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05:00+1d

Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local time. Green = both cities working. Purple = one city only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dubai to Sydney time difference?
Dubai is 6 hours behind Sydney. Dubai uses the Asia/Dubai timezone and Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney timezone.
When can teams in Dubai and Sydney meet during business hours?
Both cities are simultaneously in business hours for 2 hours per day. 09:00 Dubai / 15:00 Sydney works well for both parties.
Will the time difference between Dubai and Sydney change due to DST?
There are no DST changes in the next 7 days for either Dubai or Sydney. The 6 hours difference is stable for the near future.
12:00 Dubai time is what time in Sydney?
If the time is 12:00 PM in Dubai, it is 18:00 in Sydney at the same moment.
How do I convert Dubai time to Sydney time?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any hour in Dubai and all city times update instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00 Sydney" in the search bar for instant conversion.
What public holidays should I be aware of when scheduling between Dubai and Sydney?
Dubai observes Arafat Day on May 26. Plan accordingly when coordinating between Dubai and Sydney.
What are the IANA time zone identifiers for Dubai and Sydney?
Dubai follows the Asia/Dubai timezone (IANA identifier). Sydney uses Australia/Sydney. Together they are 6 hours apart.

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