Time Difference Between London and Sydney
Sydney is 10 hours ahead of London.
Sydney is 10 hours ahead of London. When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 7:00 PM in Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney?
For a given hour in London, here’s the matching local time in Sydney. Highlighted rows fall within Sydney’s working hours (9 AM–5 PM) — the easiest times to reach someone.
| London | Sydney |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AMworking hours |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PMworking hours |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PMworking hours |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM the next day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM the next day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM the next day |
How far apart are London and Sydney?
Sydney (Australia) runs 10 hours ahead of London (United Kingdom). In practical terms, the working day in Sydney starts while London is still in the early hours or asleep, which is what makes scheduling between the two take a little planning.
Best time to schedule a call or meeting
Standard working hours in London and Sydney barely overlap, so a live call usually means one side joining early in the morning or late in the evening. The least disruptive option is to catch the very start or end of one city’s working day, or to handle things asynchronously.
A note on daylight saving
London and Sydney sit in opposite hemispheres and both observe daylight saving, so they shift their clocks in opposite directions. The difference can swing by up to two hours across the year, so always re-check the offset for your specific dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Sydney?
Sydney is 10 hours ahead of London. When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 7:00 PM in Sydney.
When it is 9:00 AM in London, what time is it in Sydney?
It is 7:00 PM in Sydney. Going the other way, when it is 9:00 AM in Sydney it is 11:00 PM the previous day in London.
What is the best time to call between London and Sydney?
There is little or no overlap between standard 9-to-5 working hours in London and Sydney, so a call usually means one side taking it early morning or late evening. Aim for the start or end of one city's working day.
Does the London–Sydney time difference change with daylight saving?
London and Sydney sit in opposite hemispheres and both observe daylight saving, so they shift their clocks in opposite directions. The difference can swing by up to two hours across the year, so always re-check the offset for your specific dates.