Time difference between Sydney and Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is 7 hours behind Sydney.

Australia · Australian Eastern Daylight Time

11:46 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

United Arab Emirates · Gulf Standard Time

4:46 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Sydney to Abu Dhabi time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is 7 hours behind Sydney. Sydney is on UTC+11 and Abu Dhabi is on UTC+4.

What time is it in Abu Dhabi when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 2:00 AM in Abu Dhabi.

When is the best time to call Abu Dhabi from Sydney?

The best time to call or meet is 4:00 PM–6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Abu Dhabi), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Sydney and Abu Dhabi?

Both Sydney and Abu Dhabi usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Sydney and Abu Dhabi change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when Abu Dhabi will be 6 hours behind Sydney.

Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi. More: time in Sydney · time in Abu Dhabi