Sydney to West Island time converter

West Island is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 4:30 AM in West Island.

Sydney AEDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

West Island UTC+6:30

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New South Wales, Australia
Wed, Oct 21
AEDTUTC+11
Cocos Islands
Wed, Oct 21
UTC+6:30-4h 30m
Finding your time zone…

6:12 AM in Sydney, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to West Island conversion table

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

SydneyWest Island
12:00 AM7:30 PM−1 day
1:00 AM8:30 PM−1 day
2:00 AM9:30 PM−1 day
3:00 AM10:30 PM−1 day
4:00 AM11:30 PM−1 day
5:00 AM12:30 AM
6:00 AM1:30 AM
7:00 AM2:30 AM
8:00 AM3:30 AM
9:00 AM4:30 AM
10:00 AM5:30 AM
11:00 AM6:30 AM
12:00 PM7:30 AM
1:00 PM8:30 AM
2:00 PM9:30 AM
3:00 PM10:30 AM
4:00 PM11:30 AM
5:00 PM12:30 PM
6:00 PM1:30 PM
7:00 PM2:30 PM
8:00 PM3:30 PM
9:00 PM4:30 PM
10:00 PM5:30 PM
11:00 PM6:30 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 1:30 PM in West Island).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -4h 30m
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -3h 30m
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -4h 30m

Distance

Sydney and West Island are 5,987 km (3,720 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and West Island?

West Island is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 4:30 AM in West Island.

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

Both sides are at work from 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 1:30 PM in West Island).

Does the time difference between Sydney and West Island change?

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