Time Difference Between Sydney and Toronto
Toronto is 15 hours behind Sydney.
Toronto is 15 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 6:00 PM the previous day in Toronto.
What time is it in Toronto?
For a given hour in Sydney, here’s the matching local time in Toronto. Highlighted rows fall within Toronto’s working hours (9 AM–5 PM) — the easiest times to reach someone.
| Sydney | Toronto |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM the previous dayworking hours |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM the previous dayworking hours |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM the previous dayworking hours |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM the previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM the previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
How far apart are Sydney and Toronto?
Toronto (Canada) runs 15 hours behind Sydney (Australia). In practical terms, the working day in Toronto starts while Sydney is already well into the afternoon or evening, which is what makes scheduling between the two take a little planning.
Best time to schedule a call or meeting
Standard working hours in Sydney and Toronto 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
Sydney and Toronto 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 Sydney and Toronto?
Toronto is 15 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 6:00 PM the previous day in Toronto.
When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, what time is it in Toronto?
It is 6:00 PM the previous day in Toronto. Going the other way, when it is 9:00 AM in Toronto it is 12:00 AM the next day in Sydney.
What is the best time to call between Sydney and Toronto?
There is little or no overlap between standard 9-to-5 working hours in Sydney and Toronto, 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 Sydney–Toronto time difference change with daylight saving?
Sydney and Toronto 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.