Sydney to Machala time converter

Machala is 16 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Machala.

Sydney AEDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Machala ECT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Sun, Oct 18
AEDTUTC+11
Machala
Ecuador
Sun, Oct 18
ECTUTC-5-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Machala conversion table

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

SydneyMachala
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 Machala).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -16h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -15h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -16h

Distance

Sydney and Machala are 13,257 km (8,238 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Machala?

Machala is 16 hours behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Machala.

When is the best time to call Machala from Sydney?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Machala change?

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