Sydney to Nkhata Bay time converter
Nkhata Bay is 9 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 12:00 AM in Nkhata Bay.
Sydney AEDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Nkhata Bay CAT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
11:44 AM in Sydney, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Sydney to Nkhata Bay conversion table
Every hour of today in Sydney and the matching time in Nkhata Bay. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Sydney | Nkhata Bay |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Nkhata Bay): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Nkhata Bay switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -9h
- Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -8h
- Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -9h
Distance
Sydney and Nkhata Bay are 11,657 km (7,243 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Sydney and Nkhata Bay?
Nkhata Bay is 9 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Nkhata Bay when it is 9 AM in Sydney?
When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 12:00 AM in Nkhata Bay.
When is the best time to call Nkhata Bay from Sydney?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Nkhata Bay): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Sydney and Nkhata Bay change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.