Sydney to South Elgin time converter

South Elgin is 16 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in South Elgin.

Sydney AEDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

South Elgin CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Tue, Oct 20
AEDTUTC+11
South Elgin
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to South Elgin conversion table

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

SydneySouth Elgin
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 South Elgin).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: -16h

Distance

Sydney and South Elgin are 14,824 km (9,211 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and South Elgin?

South Elgin is 16 hours behind Sydney.

What time is it in South Elgin when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in South Elgin.

When is the best time to call South Elgin from Sydney?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and South Elgin change?

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