Houston to Sydney time converter

Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Houston. When it is 9:00 AM in Houston, it is 1:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in Sydney.

Houston CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Sydney AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Houston
Texas, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Sat, Oct 17
AEDTUTC+11+16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Houston to Sydney conversion table

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

HoustonSydney
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 Houston (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: +16h

Distance

Houston and Sydney are 13,819 km (8,587 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Houston and Sydney?

Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Houston.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Houston, it is 1:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in Sydney.

When is the best time to call Sydney from Houston?

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

Does the time difference between Houston 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.