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

United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
New South Wales, Australia
Wed, Oct 21
AEDTUTC+11+16h
Finding your time zone…

7:57 PM in South Dakota, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

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 DakotaSydney
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 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.