Time Difference: Sydney to Hong Kong

Sydney runs 2 hours earlier

SydneyBASE
09:00
00
Wed, Apr 22
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong · -2h
07:00
London
United Kingdom · -9h
00:00
New York
USA · -14h
-1 day19:00
Tokyo
Japan · -1h
08:00
Dubai
United Arab Emirates · -6h
03:00

Time difference: Sydney and Hong Kong

Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Hong Kong. When it's noon in Sydney, it's 10:00 in Hong Kong.

Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney timezone. Hong Kong is in the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone. The difference is 2 hours.

Working hours overlap

Both Sydney and Hong Kong are simultaneously in business hours for 6 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).

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Sydney
Hong Kong
Overlap (6h)

Best times to schedule a meeting

Sydney and Hong Kong share 6 hours of business hours overlap daily. Showing the 3 most balanced slots — see the time table below for the full overlap window.

11:00 Sydney / 09:00 Hong Kong✓ Both working
12:00 Sydney / 10:00 Hong Kong✓ Both working
13:00 Sydney / 11:00 Hong Kong✓ Both working

Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each city's local time.

Public holidays this year

⚡ Both cities have upcoming holidays — check availability before scheduling.

Sydney14 holidays
Apr 25Anzac DaySOON
Apr 27Anzac DaySOON
May 4May DaySOON
May 4Labour DaySOON
Jun 1Reconciliation Day
Jun 1Western Australia Day
Jun 8King's Birthday
Aug 3Picnic Day
Sep 28King's Birthday
Oct 5Labour Day
Oct 5King's Birthday
Nov 3Melbourne Cup
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 28St. Stephen's Day
Hong Kong9 holidays
May 1Labour DaySOON
May 25Buddha's Birthday
Jun 19Dragon Boat Festival
Jul 1Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day
Sep 26Day following the Mid-Autumn Festival
Oct 1National Day
Oct 19Chung Yeung Festival
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Scheduling between Sydney and Hong Kong

Coordinating between Sydney (Australia) and Hong Kong (Hong Kong) means working around a 2-hour time difference, with Sydney ahead. The 6-hour overlap window gives both teams a natural slot for real-time collaboration without anyone working outside normal hours.

💡 Practical scheduling guidelines

If you are in Sydney, aim for 11:00–12:00, which corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in Hong Kong — both teams are within working hours.

If you are in Sydney, aim for 12:00–13:00, which corresponds to 10:00–11:00 in Hong Kong — both teams are within working hours.

If you are in Sydney, aim for 13:00–14:00, which corresponds to 11:00–12:00 in Hong Kong — both teams are within working hours.

Avoid scheduling mistakes — especially around daylight saving changes. Use the ClockinSync Chrome Extension to instantly verify and compare both time zones directly in your browser, without manual calculations.

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Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in Sydney. The input bar accepts natural language like “3pm”, “15:30”, or “9am Rome” for instant conversions.

SydneyHong Kong

6 hours of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)

Sydney
Hong Kong
00:00
22:00-1d
01:00
23:00-1d
02:00
00:00
03:00
01:00
04:00
02:00
05:00
03:00
06:00
04:00
07:00
05:00
08:00
06:00
09:00Working
07:00off
10:00Working
08:00off
11:00Working
09:00Working
12:00Working
10:00Working
13:00Working
11:00Working
14:00Working
12:00Working
15:00Working
13:00Working
16:00Working
14:00Working
17:00
15:00Working
18:00
16:00Working
19:00
17:00
20:00
18:00
21:00
19:00
22:00
20:00
23:00
21:00

Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local time. Green = both cities working. Purple = one city only.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours apart are Sydney and Hong Kong?
The time difference between Sydney and Hong Kong is 2 hours. Sydney observes Australia/Sydney while Hong Kong observes Asia/Hong_Kong.
What is the overlap window for Sydney and Hong Kong working hours?
Sydney and Hong Kong share 6 hours of business hours overlap daily. Aim for around 11:00 Sydney / 09:00 Hong Kong for the best availability.
Does daylight saving time affect the Sydney to Hong Kong time difference?
The 2 hours time difference between Sydney and Hong Kong is currently stable — no DST changes are expected in the next 7 days.
When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, what time is it in Hong Kong?
When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 10:00 in Hong Kong.
How can I quickly find the current time in Hong Kong from Sydney?
The live converter at the top of this page lets you drag a slider to any Sydney time and instantly see the equivalent in Hong Kong. You can also type natural language like "9am" or "15:30" to convert specific times.
Are there any upcoming public holidays in Sydney or Hong Kong?
Yes — Sydney has an upcoming public holiday: Anzac Day on April 25. Check the holiday calendar above before scheduling meetings.
Which UTC offsets do Sydney and Hong Kong follow?
Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Hong Kong is in the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone. The difference between them is 2 hours.

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