Time Difference Between Sydney and Tokyo
Tokyo is 1h behind Sydney.
This is the standard-time difference as of 2026. If either city observes daylight saving time, the actual difference can shift by up to an hour for part of the year — the live clocks below always show the current real-time difference.
Working Hours Overlap
For each hour of Sydney's working day (9:00-18:00), here is the corresponding local time in Tokyo. Rows highlighted green fall within standard working hours (9:00-18:00) in both cities.
| Sydney | Tokyo | Both working hours? |
|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 8 AM | No |
| 10 AM | 9 AM | Yes |
| 11 AM | 10 AM | Yes |
| 12 PM | 11 AM | Yes |
| 1 PM | 12 PM | Yes |
| 2 PM | 1 PM | Yes |
| 3 PM | 2 PM | Yes |
| 4 PM | 3 PM | Yes |
| 5 PM | 4 PM | Yes |
| 6 PM | 5 PM | No |
Best Time to Meet
- 10 AM-6 PM in Sydney (9 AM-5 PM in Tokyo) works for both sides — it falls within standard 9 AM-6 PM working hours in both time zones.
How the Difference Changes in 2026
Because the two cities change their clocks on different dates, the gap is not one number. Here is how Tokyo stands relative to Sydney through 2026:
| Period | Tokyo vs Sydney |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Apr 4 | 2h behind |
| Apr 5 – Oct 3 | 1h behind |
| Oct 4 – Dec 31 | 2h behind |
Sydney changes its clocks on Apr 5 (clocks back) and Oct 4 (clocks forward); Tokyo keeps the same clock all year. Dates use the UTC calendar; the switch takes effect early that morning local time.
Sydney
Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney IANA time zone, currently at UTC+10. This zone observes daylight saving time.
Tokyo
Tokyo uses the Asia/Tokyo IANA time zone, currently at UTC+9. This zone does not observe daylight saving time.