Sydney to Matale time converter
Matale is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:30 AM in Matale.
11:49 AM in Sydney, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Sydney to Matale conversion table
Every hour of today in Sydney and the matching time in Matale. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Sydney | Matale |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:30 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:30 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:30 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:30 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:30 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:30 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:30 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 Matale).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Matale 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 Matale are 8,717 km (5,416 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Sydney and Matale?
Matale is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney.
What time is it in Matale when it is 9 AM in Sydney?
When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:30 AM in Matale.
When is the best time to call Matale from Sydney?
Both sides are at work from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM in Matale).
Does the time difference between Sydney and Matale change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.