Sydney Time → London Time
Sydney leads by 9 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 10:00 AM.
Is 10:00 AM a good time to call London from Sydney?—1:00 AM
5:00 PMin Sydney→8:00 AMin London
When Sydney clocks show 9:00 AM, London reads 12:00 AM.
11:00 AMin Sydney→2:00 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 9 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 9 hours difference pushes them into completely separate workdays.
Are there any upcoming DST changes for Sydney or London?
The 9 hours difference between Sydney and London is stable — no DST changes expected in the next 7 days.
What's midday in Sydney in London time?
When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 3:00 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 Picnic Day in Sydney on August 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 9 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 8:00 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 9 hours difference between them reflects their distinct UTC offset positions.