Best Time to Connect from Sydney
Sydney to Asia
Sydney is one of the stronger English-speaking hubs for coordinating with Asia, especially Southeast Asia and East Asia.
- Sydney → Singapore — 2 hours behind
- Sydney → Hong Kong — 2 hours behind
- Sydney → Tokyo — 1 hour behind
- Sydney → Seoul — 1 hour behind
- Sydney → Bangalore — 4 hours 30 min behind
Sydney to North America
North America is a classic hard corridor from Sydney, but it is still one of the most important for business, travel, and personal coordination.
- Sydney → Los Angeles — 17 hours behind
- Sydney → San Francisco — 17 hours behind
- Sydney → Chicago — 16 hours behind
- Sydney → New York — 15 hours behind
- Sydney → Toronto — 15 hours behind
Sydney to Europe and Australia
Europe usually requires more deliberate scheduling from Sydney, while eastern Australia remains comparatively simple to coordinate with.
- Sydney → London — 11 hours behind
- Sydney → Dublin — 11 hours behind
- Sydney → Paris — 10 hours behind
- Sydney → Melbourne — the same time
- Sydney → Singapore — 2 hours behind
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney uses Australian Eastern Time and observes daylight saving time seasonally, so its relationship to other cities can shift during the year.
Is Sydney good for coordinating with Asia?
Yes. Sydney is one of the stronger Australian hubs for coordinating with Asia, especially Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.
Is Sydney hard to coordinate with North America?
Usually, yes. Sydney and North America often require early morning or late afternoon tradeoffs because of the large time difference.