Sydney to Japan time converter

Japan is 2 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 7:00 AM in Japan.

Sydney AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Japan JST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Sat, Oct 17
AEDTUTC+11
Japan
Sat, Oct 17
JSTUTC+9-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Japan conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Japan).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -2h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -1h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -2h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Japan?

Japan is 2 hours behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 7:00 AM in Japan.

When is the best time to call Japan from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Japan).

Does the time difference between Sydney and Japan change?

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