Sydney to Nelson time converter

Nelson is 2 hours ahead of Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 11:00 AM in Nelson.

Sydney AEDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Nelson NZDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Sun, Oct 18
AEDTUTC+11
Nelson
New Zealand
Sun, Oct 18
NZDTUTC+13+2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Nelson conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Sydney (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Nelson).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: +2h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: +1h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Sep 26, 2027: +2h
  • Sep 26, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: +3h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +2h

Distance

Sydney and Nelson are 2,105 km (1,308 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Nelson?

Nelson is 2 hours ahead of Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 11:00 AM in Nelson.

When is the best time to call Nelson from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Sydney (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Nelson).

Does the time difference between Sydney and Nelson change?

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