Sydney to Johnston time converter

Johnston is 15 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 6:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Johnston.

Sydney AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Johnston EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Sat, Oct 17
AEDTUTC+11
Johnston
Rhode Island, United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4-15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Johnston conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Sydney (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Johnston): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

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

Distance

Sydney and Johnston are 16,203 km (10,068 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Johnston?

Johnston is 15 hours behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 6:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Johnston.

When is the best time to call Johnston from Sydney?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Sydney (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Johnston): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Sydney and Johnston change?

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