Sydney to Maldives time converter

Maldives is 6 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:00 AM in Maldives.

Sydney AEDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Maldives UTC+5

Monday, October 19, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Tue, Oct 20
AEDTUTC+11
Maldives
Mon, Oct 19
UTC+5-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Maldives conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Maldives).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -6h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -5h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -6h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Maldives?

Maldives is 6 hours behind Sydney.

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

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

When is the best time to call Maldives from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Maldives).

Does the time difference between Sydney and Maldives change?

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