Sydney to French Polynesia time converter

French Polynesia is 21 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 12:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in French Polynesia.

Sydney AEDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

French Polynesia UTC-10

Monday, October 19, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Tue, Oct 20
AEDTUTC+11
French Polynesia
Papeete
Mon, Oct 19
UTC-10-21h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to French Polynesia conversion table

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

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia?

French Polynesia is 21 hours behind Sydney.

What time is it in French Polynesia when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 12:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in French Polynesia.

When is the best time to call French Polynesia from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Sydney (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in French Polynesia).

Does the time difference between Sydney and French Polynesia change?

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