Sydney to Downtown DC time converter

Downtown DC is 15 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 6:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Downtown DC.

Sydney AEDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Downtown DC EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Mon, Oct 19
AEDTUTC+11
Downtown DC
District of Columbia, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4-15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Downtown DC conversion table

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

SydneyDowntown DC
12:00 AM9:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM10:00 AM−1 day
2:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
3:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM9:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM10:00 PM−1 day
2:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
3:00 PM12:00 AM
4:00 PM1:00 AM
5:00 PM2:00 AM
6:00 PM3:00 AM
7:00 PM4:00 AM
8:00 PM5:00 AM
9:00 PM6:00 AM
10:00 PM7:00 AM
11:00 PM8:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Sydney (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Downtown DC): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -15h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -14h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -15h

Distance

Sydney and Downtown DC are 15,712 km (9,763 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Downtown DC?

Downtown DC is 15 hours behind Sydney.

What time is it in Downtown DC when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 6:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Downtown DC.

When is the best time to call Downtown DC from Sydney?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Sydney (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Downtown DC): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Sydney and Downtown DC change?

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