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AET to GST time converter
Dubai is 7 hours behind Sydney for 183 days of 2026, and 6 hours behind for the other 182 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
AET to GST conversion table
Local time in Sydney and the matching time in Dubai on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Sydney (AET) | Dubai on 15 January | Dubai on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 |
| 09:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 |
| 10:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 |
| 12:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 |
| 15:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 |
| 17:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 18:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 21:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 |
Best meeting times between Sydney and Dubai
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 16:00-17:00 AET = 09:00-10:00 GST.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 15:00-17:00 AET = 09:00-11:00 GST.
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Daylight saving between AET and GST
- Sydney moves its clocks back on 5 April and forward on 4 October in 2026.
- Dubai does not change its clocks in 2026.
- The gap is 7 hours for 183 days and 6 hours for 182 days of 2026.
About the two zones
Sydney. Sydney is on AEST (UTC+10) in winter and AEDT (UTC+11) in summer. Because it is in the southern hemisphere, its summer time runs from October to April, the opposite of Europe and North America.
Dubai. The UAE uses Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4, all year and does not observe daylight saving.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM AET in GST?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Sydney is 02:00 in Dubai. On 15 July it is 03:00.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Dubai?
Dubai is 7 hours behind Sydney for 183 days of 2026, and 6 hours behind for the other 182 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between AET and GST change during the year?
Yes. Sydney changes its clocks and Dubai does not, so the gap moves between 7 and 6 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between Sydney and Dubai?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 16:00-17:00 AET = 09:00-10:00 GST. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 15:00-17:00 AET = 09:00-11:00 GST.
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