Sydney to Fort Lauderdale time converter

Fort Lauderdale is 15 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 6:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Fort Lauderdale.

Sydney AEDT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Fort Lauderdale EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Thu, Oct 22
AEDTUTC+11
Fort Lauderdale
Florida, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4-15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Fort Lauderdale conversion table

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

SydneyFort Lauderdale
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 Fort Lauderdale): 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 Fort Lauderdale switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 22, 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 22, 2027: -15h

Distance

Sydney and Fort Lauderdale are 15,046 km (9,349 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Fort Lauderdale?

Fort Lauderdale is 15 hours behind Sydney.

What time is it in Fort Lauderdale when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 6:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Fort Lauderdale.

When is the best time to call Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Sydney and Fort Lauderdale change?

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