Sydney to Jaffna time converter

Jaffna is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:30 AM in Jaffna.

Sydney AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Jaffna IST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Sat, Oct 17
AEDTUTC+11
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Sat, Oct 17
ISTUTC+5:30-5h 30m
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Jaffna conversion table

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

SydneyJaffna
12:00 AM6:30 PM−1 day
1:00 AM7:30 PM−1 day
2:00 AM8:30 PM−1 day
3:00 AM9:30 PM−1 day
4:00 AM10:30 PM−1 day
5:00 AM11:30 PM−1 day
6:00 AM12:30 AM
7:00 AM1:30 AM
8:00 AM2:30 AM
9:00 AM3:30 AM
10:00 AM4:30 AM
11:00 AM5:30 AM
12:00 PM6:30 AM
1:00 PM7:30 AM
2:00 PM8:30 AM
3:00 PM9:30 AM
4:00 PM10:30 AM
5:00 PM11:30 AM
6:00 PM12:30 PM
7:00 PM1:30 PM
8:00 PM2:30 PM
9:00 PM3:30 PM
10:00 PM4:30 PM
11:00 PM5:30 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM in Jaffna).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -5h 30m
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -4h 30m
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -5h 30m

Distance

Sydney and Jaffna are 8,918 km (5,541 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Jaffna?

Jaffna is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:30 AM in Jaffna.

When is the best time to call Jaffna from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM in Jaffna).

Does the time difference between Sydney and Jaffna change?

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