Sydney to Townsville time converter

Townsville is 1 hour behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 8:00 AM in Townsville.

Sydney AEDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Townsville AEST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Tue, Oct 20
AEDTUTC+11
Townsville
Queensland, Australia
Tue, Oct 20
AESTUTC+10-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Townsville conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -1h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: ±0
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -1h

Distance

Sydney and Townsville are 1,681 km (1,045 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Townsville?

Townsville is 1 hour behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 8:00 AM in Townsville.

When is the best time to call Townsville from Sydney?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Townsville change?

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