Sydney to Columbia time converter

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

Sydney AEDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Columbia CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New South Wales, Australia
Wed, Oct 21
AEDTUTC+11
Tennessee, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-16h
Finding your time zone…

10:08 PM in Sydney, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Columbia conversion table

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

SydneyColumbia
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 Columbia).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Columbia 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 Columbia are 14,770 km (9,178 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Columbia?

Columbia is 16 hours behind Sydney.

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

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

When is the best time to call Columbia from Sydney?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Columbia change?

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