Sydney to Rock Island time converter

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

Sydney AEDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Rock Island CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Wed, Oct 21
AEDTUTC+11
Rock Island
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Rock Island conversion table

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

SydneyRock Island
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 Rock Island).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Rock Island 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 Rock Island are 14,628 km (9,089 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Rock Island?

Rock Island is 16 hours behind Sydney.

What time is it in Rock Island when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

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

When is the best time to call Rock Island from Sydney?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Rock Island change?

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