Sydney to Imperial time converter
Imperial is 18 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Imperial.
10:08 PM in Sydney, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Sydney to Imperial conversion table
Every hour of today in Sydney and the matching time in Imperial. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Sydney | Imperial |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Sydney (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Imperial).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Imperial switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -18h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -19h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -18h
- Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -17h
- Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -18h
Distance
Sydney and Imperial are 12,228 km (7,598 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Sydney and Imperial?
Imperial is 18 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Imperial when it is 9 AM in Sydney?
When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Imperial.
When is the best time to call Imperial from Sydney?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Sydney (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Imperial).
Does the time difference between Sydney and Imperial change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.