Sydney to Matara time converter

Matara is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:30 AM in Matara.

Sydney AEDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Matara IST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Mon, Oct 19
AEDTUTC+11
Matara
Sri Lanka
Sun, Oct 18
ISTUTC+5:30-5h 30m
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Matara conversion table

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

SydneyMatara
12:00 AM6:30 PM−1 day
1:00 AM7:30 PM−1 day
2:00 AM8:30 PM−1 day
3:00 AM9:30 PM−1 day
4:00 AM10:30 PM−1 day
5:00 AM11:30 PM−1 day
6:00 AM12:30 AM
7:00 AM1:30 AM
8:00 AM2:30 AM
9:00 AM3:30 AM
10:00 AM4:30 AM
11:00 AM5:30 AM
12:00 PM6:30 AM
1:00 PM7:30 AM
2:00 PM8:30 AM
3:00 PM9:30 AM
4:00 PM10:30 AM
5:00 PM11:30 AM
6:00 PM12:30 PM
7:00 PM1:30 PM
8:00 PM2:30 PM
9:00 PM3:30 PM
10:00 PM4:30 PM
11:00 PM5:30 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 Matara).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -5h 30m
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -4h 30m
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -5h 30m

Distance

Sydney and Matara are 8,623 km (5,358 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Matara?

Matara is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:30 AM in Matara.

When is the best time to call Matara from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM in Matara).

Does the time difference between Sydney and Matara change?

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