London to Sydney Time
Sydney is 9 hours ahead of London for most of the year. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because the two places switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
Sydney to London insteadTime difference between London and Sydney
Sydney is 9 hours ahead of London for most of the year.
- 2026: Sydney is 11 hours ahead of London from Jan 1 – Mar 28, 2026, Oct 25 – Dec 31, 2026.
- 2026: Sydney is 10 hours ahead of London from Mar 29 – Apr 4, 2026, Oct 4 – Oct 24, 2026.
- 2027: Sydney is 11 hours ahead of London from Jan 1 – Mar 27, 2027, Oct 31 – Dec 31, 2027.
- 2027: Sydney is 10 hours ahead of London from Mar 28 – Apr 3, 2027, Oct 3 – Oct 30, 2027.
London to Sydney conversion table
| London | SydneyMost of the year | SydneyJan 1 – Mar 28, 2026, Oct 25 – Dec 31, 2026 | SydneyMar 29 – Apr 4, 2026, Oct 4 – Oct 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 9 AM | 11 AM | 10 AM |
| 1 AM | 10 AM | 12 PM | 11 AM |
| 2 AM | 11 AM | 1 PM | 12 PM |
| 3 AM | 12 PM | 2 PM | 1 PM |
| 4 AM | 1 PM | 3 PM | 2 PM |
| 5 AM | 2 PM | 4 PM | 3 PM |
| 6 AM | 3 PM | 5 PM | 4 PM |
| 7 AM | 4 PM | 6 PM | 5 PM |
| 8 AM | 5 PM | 7 PM | 6 PM |
| 9 AM | 6 PM | 8 PM | 7 PM |
| 10 AM | 7 PM | 9 PM | 8 PM |
| 11 AM | 8 PM | 10 PM | 9 PM |
| 12 PM | 9 PM | 11 PM | 10 PM |
| 1 PM | 10 PM | 12 AM+1 day | 11 PM |
| 2 PM | 11 PM | 1 AM+1 day | 12 AM+1 day |
| 3 PM | 12 AM+1 day | 2 AM+1 day | 1 AM+1 day |
| 4 PM | 1 AM+1 day | 3 AM+1 day | 2 AM+1 day |
| 5 PM | 2 AM+1 day | 4 AM+1 day | 3 AM+1 day |
| 6 PM | 3 AM+1 day | 5 AM+1 day | 4 AM+1 day |
| 7 PM | 4 AM+1 day | 6 AM+1 day | 5 AM+1 day |
| 8 PM | 5 AM+1 day | 7 AM+1 day | 6 AM+1 day |
| 9 PM | 6 AM+1 day | 8 AM+1 day | 7 AM+1 day |
| 10 PM | 7 AM+1 day | 9 AM+1 day | 8 AM+1 day |
| 11 PM | 8 AM+1 day | 10 AM+1 day | 9 AM+1 day |
Best time to meet
A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 7 AM – 12 PM London (4 PM – 9 PM Sydney).
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in London?
6 PM for most of the year. Sydney is 9 hours ahead of London.
How many hours is Sydney ahead of London?
Usually 9 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: Sydney is 11 hours ahead of London from Jan 1 – Mar 28, 2026, Oct 25 – Dec 31, 2026. 2026: Sydney is 10 hours ahead of London from Mar 29 – Apr 4, 2026, Oct 4 – Oct 24, 2026.
Does London use daylight saving time?
Yes. London is UTC+0 (GMT) in January and UTC+1 (BST) in July. Mar 29, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC+1; Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back to UTC+0.
Does Sydney use daylight saving time?
Yes. Sydney is UTC+11 (UTC+11) in January and UTC+10 (UTC+10) in July. Apr 4, 2026: clocks go back to UTC+10; Oct 3, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC+11.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Sydney?
A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 7 AM – 12 PM London (4 PM – 9 PM Sydney).