Time Difference Between Sydney and Toronto
Toronto is 14h 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 Toronto. Rows highlighted green fall within standard working hours (9:00-18:00) in both cities.
| Sydney | Toronto | Both working hours? |
|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 7 PM | No |
| 10 AM | 8 PM | No |
| 11 AM | 9 PM | No |
| 12 PM | 10 PM | No |
| 1 PM | 11 PM | No |
| 2 PM | 12 AM | No |
| 3 PM | 1 AM | No |
| 4 PM | 2 AM | No |
| 5 PM | 3 AM | No |
| 6 PM | 4 AM | No |
Best Time to Meet
Sydney and Toronto don't share a standard 9 AM-6 PM working-hours window. The least disruptive compromise is around 6 AM in Sydney, which falls at 4 PM in Toronto — expect one side to take an early or late call.
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 Toronto stands relative to Sydney through 2026:
| Period | Toronto vs Sydney |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | 16h behind |
| Mar 8 – Apr 4 | 15h behind |
| Apr 5 – Oct 3 | 14h behind |
| Oct 4 – Oct 31 | 15h behind |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | 16h behind |
Sydney changes its clocks on Apr 5 (clocks back) and Oct 4 (clocks forward); Toronto changes its clocks on Mar 8 (clocks forward) and Nov 1 (clocks back). 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.
Toronto
Toronto uses the America/Toronto IANA time zone, currently at UTC-4. This zone observes daylight saving time.