Time Difference: Tokyo to Sydney

Tokyo is 1 hour back

TokyoBASE
09:00
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Sydney
Australia Β· +1h
10:00
London
United Kingdom Β· -8h
01:00
New York
USA Β· -13h
-1 day20:00
Dubai
United Arab Emirates Β· -5h
04:00
Paris
France Β· -7h
02:00

Time difference: Tokyo and Sydney

Tokyo is 1 hour behind Sydney. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 13:00 in Sydney.

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

Working hours overlap

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

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Tokyo
Sydney
Overlap (7h)

Best times to schedule a meeting

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

09:00 Tokyo / 10:00 Sydneyβœ“ Both working
10:00 Tokyo / 11:00 Sydneyβœ“ Both working
11:00 Tokyo / 12:00 Sydneyβœ“ 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 β€” check availability before scheduling.

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
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

Scheduling between Tokyo and Sydney

Coordinating between Tokyo (Japan) and Sydney (Australia) 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.

πŸ’‘ Practical scheduling guidelines

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If you are in Tokyo, aim for 09:00–10:00, which corresponds to 10:00–11:00 in Sydney β€” both teams are within working hours.

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

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

Avoid scheduling mistakes β€” 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.

Install ClockinSync Free β†’

Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in Tokyo. The input bar accepts natural language like β€œ3pm”, β€œ15:30”, or β€œ9am Rome” for instant conversions.

Tokyo ↔ Sydney

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 many hours apart are Tokyo and Sydney?
The time difference between Tokyo and Sydney is 1 hour. Tokyo observes Asia/Tokyo while Sydney observes Australia/Sydney.
What are the best times to schedule a meeting between Tokyo and Sydney?
Tokyo and Sydney share 7 hours of business hours overlap daily. Aim for around 09:00 Tokyo / 10:00 Sydney for the best availability.
Is the 1 hour time gap between Tokyo and Sydney stable?
There are no DST changes in the next 7 days for either Tokyo or Sydney. The 1 hour difference is stable for the near future.
What is the Sydney equivalent of 12:00 PM Tokyo time?
Noon in Tokyo (12:00) corresponds to 13:00 in Sydney.
How can I quickly find the current time in Sydney from Tokyo?
The live converter at the top of this page lets you drag a slider to any Tokyo time and instantly see the equivalent in Sydney. You can also type natural language like "9am" or "15:30" to convert specific times.
Does Tokyo have any holidays coming up that could affect scheduling?
Yes β€” Tokyo has an upcoming public holiday: Shōwa Day on April 29. Check the holiday calendar above before scheduling meetings.
Which UTC offsets do Tokyo and Sydney follow?
The Asia/Tokyo timezone covers Tokyo, while Sydney falls under Australia/Sydney. This results in a 1 hour time difference.

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