Sydney to British Indian Ocean Territory time converter

British Indian Ocean Territory is 5 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 4:00 AM in British Indian Ocean Territory.

Sydney AEDT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

British Indian Ocean Territory UTC+6

Thursday, October 22, 2026

New South Wales, Australia
Thu, Oct 22
AEDTUTC+11
Thu, Oct 22
UTC+6-5h
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2:53 PM in Sydney, Thursday, October 22, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to British Indian Ocean Territory conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in British Indian Ocean Territory).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and British Indian Ocean Territory switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -5h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -4h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -5h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and British Indian Ocean Territory?

British Indian Ocean Territory is 5 hours behind Sydney.

What time is it in British Indian Ocean Territory when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 4:00 AM in British Indian Ocean Territory.

When is the best time to call British Indian Ocean Territory from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in British Indian Ocean Territory).

Does the time difference between Sydney and British Indian Ocean Territory change?

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