Sydney to Central time converter

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

Sydney AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Central CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

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

Sydney to Central conversion table

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

SydneyCentral
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 Central).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Central 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 Central are 14,238 km (8,847 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Central?

Central is 16 hours behind Sydney.

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

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

When is the best time to call Central from Sydney?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Central change?

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