DeKalb to Sydney time converter

Sydney is 16 hours ahead of DeKalb. When it is 9:00 AM in DeKalb, it is 1:00 AM (Mon, Oct 19) in Sydney.

DeKalb CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sydney AEDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
New South Wales, Australia
Mon, Oct 19
AEDTUTC+11+16h
Finding your time zone…

10:31 AM in DeKalb, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

DeKalb to Sydney conversion table

Every hour of today in DeKalb and the matching time in Sydney. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

DeKalbSydney
12:00 AM4:00 PM
1:00 AM5:00 PM
2:00 AM6:00 PM
3:00 AM7:00 PM
4:00 AM8:00 PM
5:00 AM9:00 PM
6:00 AM10:00 PM
7:00 AM11:00 PM
8:00 AM12:00 AM+1 day
9:00 AM1:00 AM+1 day
10:00 AM2:00 AM+1 day
11:00 AM3:00 AM+1 day
12:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
1:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
2:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
3:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM9:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM10:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM11:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM12:00 PM+1 day
9:00 PM1:00 PM+1 day
10:00 PM2:00 PM+1 day
11:00 PM3:00 PM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in DeKalb (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because DeKalb and Sydney switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027: +16h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027: +15h
  • Oct 2, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +16h

Distance

DeKalb and Sydney are 14,786 km (9,188 miles) apart in a straight line.

More conversions

Questions and answers

What is the time difference between DeKalb and Sydney?

Sydney is 16 hours ahead of DeKalb.

What time is it in Sydney when it is 9 AM in DeKalb?

When it is 9:00 AM in DeKalb, it is 1:00 AM (Mon, Oct 19) in Sydney.

When is the best time to call Sydney from DeKalb?

Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in DeKalb (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney).

Does the time difference between DeKalb and Sydney change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.