Sydney to Rochester time converter

Rochester is 16 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Rochester.

Sydney AEDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Rochester CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Wed, Oct 21
AEDTUTC+11
Rochester
Minnesota, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Rochester conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Rochester).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -16h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -15h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -16h

Distance

Sydney and Rochester are 14,533 km (9,030 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Rochester?

Rochester is 16 hours behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Rochester.

When is the best time to call Rochester from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Rochester).

Does the time difference between Sydney and Rochester change?

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