Orkney to Sydney time converter

Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Orkney. When it is 9:00 AM in Orkney, it is 6:00 PM in Sydney.

Orkney SAST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sydney AEDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Orkney
South Africa
Sun, Oct 18
SASTUTC+2
Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Sun, Oct 18
AEDTUTC+11+9h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Orkney to Sydney conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Orkney (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Apr 3, 2027: +9h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027: +8h
  • Oct 2, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +9h

Distance

Orkney and Sydney are 11,074 km (6,881 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Orkney and Sydney?

Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Orkney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Orkney, it is 6:00 PM in Sydney.

When is the best time to call Sydney from Orkney?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Orkney (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Orkney 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.