AEST to GST Time Converter
Compare AEST and GST instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both Sydney and Dubai.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| AEST (Sydney) | GST (Dubai) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 06:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 01:00 AM | 07:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 02:00 AM | 08:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 03:00 AM | 09:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 04:00 AM | 10:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 05:00 AM | 11:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 06:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 01:00 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 02:00 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 03:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 04:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 06:00 AM |
| 01:00 PM | 07:00 AM |
| 02:00 PM | 08:00 AM |
| 03:00 PM | 09:00 AM |
| 04:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 05:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 06:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 01:00 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
Daylight saving time
Sydney observes daylight saving time; Dubai does not. Expect a one-hour swing when Sydney starts or ends DST.
Working-hours overlap
3 PM–5 PM AEST (9 AM–11 AM GST) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between AEST and GST?+
GST (UTC+04:00) is currently 6 hours behind AEST (UTC+10:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does AEST or GST observe daylight saving time?+
Sydney observes daylight saving time; Dubai does not, so the gap changes when Sydney springs forward or falls back. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between Sydney and Dubai?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Sydney and Dubai overlap from 3 PM to 5 PM AEST (9 AM–11 AM GST). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert AEST to GST?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the AEST row to see the matching GST time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.