Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

United Arab Emirates to Melbourne

+6h

United Arab Emirates

GSTSOURCE

UTC+04:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Melbourne

AEST

Australia · UTC+10:00DST observed

HH06

MM00

18:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

United Arab Emirates

Melbourne

12:00 AM

6:00 AM

2:00 AM

8:00 AM

4:00 AM

10:00 AM

6:00 AM

12:00 PM

8:00 AM

2:00 PM

10:00 AM

4:00 PM

12:00 PM

6:00 PM

2:00 PM

8:00 PM

4:00 PM

10:00 PM

6:00 PM

12:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

2:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

4:00 AM+1

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

GST and AEST on the World Map

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

GST Zone

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AEST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

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

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

About Melbourne

Wikipedia

Melbourne operates on Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne shares business hours with Sydney and the ASX.

Population:5.1 million

Metro:5.1 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST

Currency:AUD (A$)

Stock Exchange:ASX (Australian Securities Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Federation SquareMelbourne Cricket GroundRoyal Botanic GardensFlinders Street StationGreat Ocean Road

Did You Know?

Melbourne was the capital of Australia from 1901 to 1927.

Learn more about AEST timezone →

Understanding the +6h Gap: United Arab Emirates vs Melbourne

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

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

United Arab Emirates to Melbourne time conversion table

United Arab Emirates (GST)	Melbourne (AEST)	Day
12:00 AM	6:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	12:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	1:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	2:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	3:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	6:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	9:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	11:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	12:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	3:00 AM	next day

Why people convert United Arab Emirates to Melbourne time

Scheduling a call from United Arab Emirates to Melbourne: a 10:00 AM start in United Arab Emirates lands at 4:00 PM in Melbourne, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both United Arab Emirates and Melbourne are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM GST time (3:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
Coordinating a United Arab Emirates-based team with Melbourne 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 GST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +6h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–11:00 AM GST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from United Arab Emirates and need Melbourne colleagues present.
Melbourne: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.

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.

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.

Best time to call between United Arab Emirates and Melbourne

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

Business hours overlap

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

United Arab Emirates is 6 hours ahead of Melbourne (GST UTC+04:00 → AEST UTC+10:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM GST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

United Arab Emirates

Does not observe DST

Melbourne

❄ Currently in Standard Time

Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00

Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Learn More About Time

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

⏳

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

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

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

United Arab Emirates (GST, UTC+04:00) is 6 hours ahead of Melbourne (AEST, UTC+10:00). The gap is currently +6h.

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

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

What time is it in Melbourne right now?

Melbourne uses AEST at UTC+10:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +6h offset from United Arab Emirates.

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

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

Which is ahead, United Arab Emirates or Melbourne?

United Arab Emirates is 6 hours ahead of Melbourne. When it is 12:00 PM in United Arab Emirates it is 6:00 PM in Melbourne.

Do United Arab Emirates and Melbourne use different time zones?

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

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

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

Which other cities share United Arab Emirates's time zone?

GST also covers Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi.

Which countries use GST, United Arab Emirates's zone?

GST is used in UAE, Oman, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Mauritius.

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

Not normally. The +6h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

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

Melbourne is +6h from United Arab Emirates.

What timezone is United Arab Emirates in?

United Arab Emirates operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is Melbourne in?

Melbourne operates on Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne shares business hours with Sydney and the ASX.