Sydney to Chico time converter
Chico is 18 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Chico.
3:01 AM in Sydney, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Sydney to Chico conversion table
Every hour of today in Sydney and the matching time in Chico. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Sydney | Chico |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Sydney (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chico).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Chico switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -18h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -19h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -18h
- Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -17h
- Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -18h
Distance
Sydney and Chico are 12,098 km (7,517 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Sydney and Chico?
Chico is 18 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Chico when it is 9 AM in Sydney?
When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Chico.
When is the best time to call Chico from Sydney?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Sydney (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chico).
Does the time difference between Sydney and Chico change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.