Sydney to Iowa time converter

Iowa is 16 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Iowa.

Sydney AEDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Iowa CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Mon, Oct 19
AEDTUTC+11
Iowa
United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Iowa conversion table

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

SydneyIowa
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 Iowa).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: -16h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Iowa?

Iowa is 16 hours behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Iowa.

When is the best time to call Iowa from Sydney?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Iowa change?

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