Sydney to Charleston time converter

Charleston is 16 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Charleston.

Sydney AEDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Charleston CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Wed, Oct 21
AEDTUTC+11
Charleston
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Charleston conversion table

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

SydneyCharleston
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 Charleston).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 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 21, 2027: -16h

Distance

Sydney and Charleston are 14,778 km (9,183 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Charleston?

Charleston is 16 hours behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Charleston.

When is the best time to call Charleston from Sydney?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Charleston change?

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