Sydney to Rapid City time converter

Rapid City is 17 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 4:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Rapid City.

Sydney AEDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Rapid City MDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Tue, Oct 20
AEDTUTC+11
Rapid City
South Dakota, United States
Mon, Oct 19
MDTUTC-6-17h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Rapid City conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -17h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -18h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -17h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -16h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -17h

Distance

Sydney and Rapid City are 13,700 km (8,513 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 17 hours behind Sydney.

What time is it in Rapid City when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 4:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Rapid City.

When is the best time to call Rapid City from Sydney?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Rapid City change?

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