Convert Sydney Time to Tokyo

Sydney is 1 hour further along in the day

SydneyBASE
09:00
00
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Tokyo
Japan · -1h
08:00
London
United Kingdom · -9h
00:00
New York
USA · -14h
-1 day19:00
Dubai
United Arab Emirates · -6h
03:00
Paris
France · -8h
01:00

Time difference: Sydney and Tokyo

Sydney is 1 hour ahead of Tokyo. When it's noon in Sydney, it's 11:00 in Tokyo.

Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney timezone. Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. The difference is 1 hour.

Working hours overlap

Both Sydney and Tokyo are simultaneously in business hours for 7 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).

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Sydney
Tokyo
Overlap (7h)

Best times to schedule a meeting

Sydney and Tokyo share 7 hours of business hours overlap daily. Showing the 3 most balanced slots — see the time table below for the full overlap window.

10:00 Sydney / 09:00 Tokyo✓ Both working
11:00 Sydney / 10:00 Tokyo✓ Both working
12:00 Sydney / 11:00 Tokyo✓ 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
Tokyo11 holidays
Apr 29Shōwa DaySOON
May 4Constitution Memorial DaySOON
May 4Greenery DaySOON
May 5Children's DaySOON
Jul 20Marine Day
Aug 11Mountain Day
Sep 21Respect for the Aged Day
Sep 23Autumnal Equinox Day
Oct 12Sports Day
Nov 3Culture Day
Nov 23Labour Thanksgiving Day

Scheduling between Sydney and Tokyo

Coordinating between Sydney (Australia) and Tokyo (Japan) means working around a 1-hour time difference, with Sydney ahead. The 7-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 10:00–11:00, which corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in Tokyo — both teams are within working hours.

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

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

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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.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time separates Sydney and Tokyo?
There is a 1 hour gap between Sydney and Tokyo, with Sydney being ahead of Tokyo.
What is the overlap window for Sydney and Tokyo working hours?
Both cities are simultaneously in business hours for 7 hours per day. 10:00 Sydney / 09:00 Tokyo works well for both parties.
Does daylight saving time affect the Sydney to Tokyo time difference?
Neither Sydney nor Tokyo has a daylight saving time transition coming up in the next week. The 1 hour gap remains consistent.
When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 11:00 in Tokyo.
How does the Sydney to Tokyo time converter work?
Type any time in the input bar (e.g. "9am", "14:30") or drag the slider to see the live conversion between Sydney and Tokyo. The converter updates all cities simultaneously.
Are there any upcoming public holidays in Sydney or Tokyo?
Yes — Sydney has an upcoming public holiday: Anzac Day on April 25. Check the holiday calendar above before scheduling meetings.
What are the IANA time zone identifiers for Sydney and Tokyo?
Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. The difference between them is 1 hour.

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