Sydney to Independence time converter

Independence is 16 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Independence.

Sydney AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Independence CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Sat, Oct 17
AEDTUTC+11
Independence
Missouri, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Independence conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Independence).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -16h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -15h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -16h

Distance

Sydney and Independence are 14,247 km (8,853 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Independence?

Independence is 16 hours behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Independence.

When is the best time to call Independence from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Independence).

Does the time difference between Sydney and Independence change?

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