Sydney to Tawau time converter

Tawau is 3 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 6:00 AM in Tawau.

Sydney AEDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Tawau MYT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Tue, Oct 20
AEDTUTC+11
Tawau
Malaysia
Mon, Oct 19
MYTUTC+8-3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Tawau conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Tawau).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -3h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -2h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -3h

Distance

Sydney and Tawau are 5,494 km (3,414 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Tawau?

Tawau is 3 hours behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 6:00 AM in Tawau.

When is the best time to call Tawau from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Tawau).

Does the time difference between Sydney and Tawau change?

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