Sydney and Dubai Time Converter

clocks in Sydney are 6 hours ahead

SydneyBASE
09:00
00
Wed, Apr 22
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Dubai
United Arab Emirates · -6h
03:00
London
United Kingdom · -9h
00:00
New York
USA · -14h
-1 day19:00
Tokyo
Japan · -1h
08:00
Paris
France · -8h
01:00

Time difference: Sydney and Dubai

Sydney is 6 hours ahead of Dubai. When it's noon in Sydney, it's 06:00 in Dubai.

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

Working hours overlap

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

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Sydney
Dubai
Overlap (2h)

Best times to schedule a meeting

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

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

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
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

Scheduling between Sydney and Dubai

Coordinating between Sydney (Australia) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates) 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 Sydney, aim for 15:00–16:00, which corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in Dubai — both teams are within working hours.

If you are in Sydney, aim for 16:00–17:00, which corresponds to 10:00–11:00 in Dubai — 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 Sydney. 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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Dubai
00:00
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01:00
19:00-1d
02:00
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04:00
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06:00
00:00
07:00
01:00
08:00
02:00
09:00Working
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10:00Working
04:00off
11:00Working
05:00off
12:00Working
06:00off
13:00Working
07:00off
14:00Working
08:00off
15:00Working
09:00Working
16:00Working
10:00Working
17:00
11:00Working
18:00
12:00Working
19:00
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20:00
14:00Working
21:00
15:00Working
22:00
16:00Working
23:00
17:00

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UTC offset difference between Sydney and Dubai?
Sydney is 6 hours ahead of Dubai. Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney timezone and Dubai uses the Asia/Dubai timezone.
When can teams in Sydney and Dubai meet during business hours?
Sydney and Dubai share 2 hours of business hours overlap daily. Aim for around 15:00 Sydney / 09:00 Dubai for the best availability.
Does daylight saving time affect the Sydney to Dubai time difference?
The 6 hours time difference between Sydney and Dubai is currently stable — no DST changes are expected in the next 7 days.
12:00 Sydney time is what time in Dubai?
When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 06:00 in Dubai.
How do I convert Sydney time to Dubai time?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any hour in Sydney and all city times update instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00 Dubai" in the search bar for instant conversion.
Are there any upcoming public holidays in Sydney or Dubai?
Sydney observes Anzac Day on April 25. Plan accordingly when coordinating between Sydney and Dubai.
Which UTC offsets do Sydney and Dubai follow?
Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Dubai is in the Asia/Dubai time zone. The difference between them is 6 hours.

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