Sydney to Ames time converter

Ames is 16 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Ames.

Sydney AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Ames CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

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

Sydney to Ames conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -16h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -15h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -16h

Distance

Sydney and Ames are 14,395 km (8,945 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Ames?

Ames is 16 hours behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Ames.

When is the best time to call Ames from Sydney?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Ames change?

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