Sydney Time → London Time
Sydney leads by 10 hours
Quick time conversions: Sydney → London
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
When Sydney clocks show 7:00 PM, London reads 9:00 AM.
Is 10:00 AM a good time to call London from Sydney?—12:00 AM
5:00 PMin Sydney→7:00 AMin London
When Sydney clocks show 9:00 AM, London reads 11:00 PM.(-1 day)
11:00 AMin Sydney→1:00 AMin London
Sydney ↔ London
No overlap — one side will join outside working hours· Showing afternoon hours (12:00–20:00)
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Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours apart are Sydney and London?
Sydney and London are 10 hours apart. Sydney (Australia/Sydney) is ahead of London (Europe/London).
How do teams in Sydney and London coordinate across time zones?
No mutual business hours exist between Sydney and London. The 10 hours difference pushes them into completely separate workdays.
How will the upcoming DST shift affect Sydney–London scheduling?
Watch out — London observes DST back 1h at 02:00 — Oct 25. Once active, the Sydney–London offset changes by 1h.
What's midday in Sydney in London time?
When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 2:00 AM in London.
How do I convert Sydney time to London time?
The live slider at the top converts any Sydney time to London instantly. You can also type natural language like "9am" or "15:30".
Are there any upcoming public holidays in Sydney or London?
Watch out for Melbourne Cup in Sydney on November 3 — offices may be closed or understaffed.
Which UTC offsets do Sydney and London follow?
Sydney follows Australia/Sydney. London uses Europe/London. Together they are 10 hours apart.
When I leave the office at 5 PM in Sydney, what time is it in London?
An email sent at 5 PM in Sydney lands at 7:00 AM in London. Your London contact won't see it until their workday begins.
What are the UTC offsets for Sydney and London?
Sydney uses Australia/Sydney and London uses Europe/London. The 10 hours difference between them reflects their distinct UTC offset positions.