Sydney to Nuwara Eliya time converter

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

Sydney AEDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Nuwara Eliya IST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Wed, Oct 21
AEDTUTC+11
Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka
Wed, Oct 21
ISTUTC+5:30-5h 30m
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Nuwara Eliya conversion table

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

SydneyNuwara Eliya
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 Nuwara Eliya).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -5h 30m
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -4h 30m
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -5h 30m

Distance

Sydney and Nuwara Eliya are 8,669 km (5,387 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Nuwara Eliya?

Nuwara Eliya is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney.

What time is it in Nuwara Eliya when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

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

When is the best time to call Nuwara Eliya from Sydney?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Nuwara Eliya change?

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