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Sydney to United Arab Emirates

-6h

Sydney

AESTSOURCE
Australia · UTC+10:00DST observed
HH12
:
MM00
  
12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

United Arab Emirates

GST
UTC+04:00
HH06
:
MM00
  
06:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Sydney
United Arab Emirates
12:00 AM
6:00 PM-1
2:00 AM
8:00 PM-1
4:00 AM
10:00 PM-1
6:00 AM
12:00 AM
8:00 AM
2:00 AM
10:00 AM
4:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:00 AM
2:00 PM
8:00 AM
4:00 PM
10:00 AM
6:00 PM
12:00 PM
8:00 PM
2:00 PM
10:00 PM
4:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

AEST and GST on the World Map

The map below highlights the AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and GST (Gulf Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

AESTGSTSydneyMelbourneBrisbaneCanberraDubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBaku
AEST Zone
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GST Zone

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AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time

UTC+10:00

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in AEST
Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT)Papua New Guinea
Major Cities in AEST
SydneyMelbourneBrisbaneCanberraHobartGold Coast
Key Facts about AEST
  • •Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round.
  • •Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
  • •The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
  • •AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.
Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to AEDT
Learn more about AEST on Wikipedia

GST – Gulf Standard Time

UTC+04:00

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in GST
UAEOmanGeorgiaAzerbaijanMauritius
Major Cities in GST
DubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBakuTbilisi
Key Facts about GST
  • •Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
  • •GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
  • •The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.
Daylight Saving:No – UTC+04:00 year-round
Learn more about GST on Wikipedia

About Sydney

Wikipedia

Sydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.

Population:5.4 million
Metro:5.4 million
Business Hours:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST
Currency:AUD (A$)
Stock Exchange:ASX (Australian Securities Exchange)
Key Landmarks
Sydney Opera HouseSydney Harbour BridgeBondi BeachDarling HarbourRoyal Botanic Garden
Did You Know?

Sydney is one of the first major cities to welcome the New Year.

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Comparing Time Zones: Sydney and United Arab Emirates

Sydney runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. United Arab Emirates runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts Sydney 6 hours behind United Arab Emirates — a difference of -6h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Sydney it is 3:00 AM in United Arab Emirates. Midnight in Sydney is 6:00 PM in United Arab Emirates. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Sydney to United Arab Emirates time conversion table

Sydney (AEST)United Arab Emirates (GST)Day
12:00 AM6:00 PMprevious day
6:00 AM12:00 AMsame day
7:00 AM1:00 AMsame day
8:00 AM2:00 AMsame day
9:00 AM3:00 AMsame day
12:00 PM6:00 AMsame day
3:00 PM9:00 AMsame day
5:00 PM11:00 AMsame day
6:00 PM12:00 PMsame day
9:00 PM3:00 PMsame day

Why people convert Sydney to United Arab Emirates time

  • Scheduling a call from Sydney to United Arab Emirates: a 10:00 AM start in Sydney lands at 4:00 AM in United Arab Emirates, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Finding shared working hours: both Sydney and United Arab Emirates are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEST time (9:00 AM–11:00 AM GST). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
  • Coordinating a Sydney-based team with United Arab Emirates contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
  • Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -6h gap is not.
  • Block 3:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Sydney and need United Arab Emirates colleagues present.
  • Sydney: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -6h gap.

About AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is used in the eastern states of Australia including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT. During summer (October to April), NSW, VIC, TAS, and ACT switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), while Queensland remains on AEST year-round.

About GST (Gulf Standard Time)

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.

Best time to call between Sydney and United Arab Emirates

Both Sydney and United Arab Emirates sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 3:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM GST. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Sydney and United Arab Emirates overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

Sydney is 6 hours behind United Arab Emirates (AEST UTC+10:00 → GST UTC+04:00). The shared working window is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Sydney

❄ Currently in Standard Time

Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00

Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026

United Arab Emirates

Does not observe DST

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

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History of Timekeeping
From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time
🌍
How Time Zones Work
UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines
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Daylight Saving Time
DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Sydney and United Arab Emirates?

Sydney (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 6 hours behind United Arab Emirates (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently -6h.

How do I convert Sydney time to United Arab Emirates time?

Add -6h to Sydney local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Sydney is 3:00 AM in United Arab Emirates.

What time is it in United Arab Emirates right now?

United Arab Emirates uses GST at UTC+04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -6h offset from Sydney.

What is the best time to call United Arab Emirates from Sydney?

Call between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–11:00 AM GST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Sydney or United Arab Emirates?

Sydney is 6 hours behind United Arab Emirates. When it is 12:00 PM in Sydney it is 6:00 AM in United Arab Emirates.

Do Sydney and United Arab Emirates use different time zones?

Sydney (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00, while United Arab Emirates (United Arab Emirates) uses GST at UTC+04:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Sydney and Asia/Dubai.

Does daylight saving time affect the Sydney–United Arab Emirates difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -6h offset between Sydney and United Arab Emirates is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Sydney's time zone?

AEST also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.

Which countries use AEST, Sydney's zone?

AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.

Is there a day difference between Sydney and United Arab Emirates?

Not normally. The -6h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Sydney and United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates is -6h from Sydney.

What timezone is Sydney in?

Sydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.

What timezone is United Arab Emirates in?

United Arab Emirates operates on its local timezone.

What are the business hours in Sydney?

Standard business hours in Sydney are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.

Which countries use AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)?

AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.

Does AEST observe daylight saving time?

Yes, AEST switches to AEDT during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about AEST?

Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.

Which cities are in the GST timezone?

Major cities in the GST timezone include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi.

What is the UTC offset for GST?

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is at UTC+04:00.

What should I know about the GST timezone?

Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time. GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.

When is it midnight in Sydney, what time is it in United Arab Emirates?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Sydney (AEST), it is -6h later in United Arab Emirates (GST).

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