Tokyo to Sydney time converter

Sydney is 12 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 9:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Sydney.

Tokyo JST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney ADT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Tokyo
Japan
Wed, Oct 21
JSTUTC+9
Sydney
Nova Scotia, Canada
Wed, Oct 21
ADTUTC-3-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Tokyo to Sydney conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Sydney): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -12h

Distance

Tokyo and Sydney are 10,701 km (6,649 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Sydney?

Sydney is 12 hours behind Tokyo.

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

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

When is the best time to call Sydney from Tokyo?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Sydney): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Tokyo and Sydney change?

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