South Dakota to Sydney time converter
Sydney is 16 hours ahead of South Dakota. When it is 9:00 AM in South Dakota, it is 1:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Sydney.
South Dakota CDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Sydney AEDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
7:57 PM in South Dakota, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
South Dakota to Sydney conversion table
Every hour of today in South Dakota and the matching time in Sydney. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| South Dakota | Sydney |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in South Dakota (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because South Dakota and Sydney switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: +16h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between South Dakota and Sydney?
Sydney is 16 hours ahead of South Dakota.
What time is it in Sydney when it is 9 AM in South Dakota?
When it is 9:00 AM in South Dakota, it is 1:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Sydney.
When is the best time to call Sydney from South Dakota?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in South Dakota (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney).
Does the time difference between South Dakota 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.