Sydney to Cook Islands time converter
Cook Islands is 21 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 12:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Cook Islands.
Sydney AEDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Cook Islands UTC-10
Monday, October 19, 2026
5:19 PM in Sydney, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Sydney to Cook Islands conversion table
Every hour of today in Sydney and the matching time in Cook Islands. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Sydney | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Sydney (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Cook Islands).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Cook Islands switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -21h
- Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -20h
- Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -21h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Sydney and Cook Islands?
Cook Islands is 21 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Cook Islands when it is 9 AM in Sydney?
When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 12:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Cook Islands.
When is the best time to call Cook Islands from Sydney?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Sydney (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Cook Islands).
Does the time difference between Sydney and Cook Islands change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.