Sydney to Hilo time converter

Hilo is 21 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 12:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Hilo.

Sydney AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Hilo HST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

New South Wales, Australia
Sat, Oct 17
AEDTUTC+11
Hawaii, United States
Sat, Oct 17
HSTUTC-10-21h
Finding your time zone…

10:27 PM in Sydney, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Hilo conversion table

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

SydneyHilo
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 Hilo).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -21h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -20h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -21h

Distance

Sydney and Hilo are 8,236 km (5,118 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Hilo?

Hilo is 21 hours behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 12:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Hilo.

When is the best time to call Hilo from Sydney?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Hilo change?

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