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Time Difference: Amsterdam to Sydney

🇳🇱AmsterdamUTC+1
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
🇳🇱
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Wed, Jun 3
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
8 hours
Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Amsterdam
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Amsterdam vs Sydney timezone guide

Amsterdam (Netherlands) uses the Europe/Amsterdam timezone at UTC+1, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Amsterdam (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Amsterdam and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Amsterdam and Sydney do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

AmsterdamSydneyStatus
6am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm10pmAmsterdam working hours, Sydney late evening
3pm11pmAmsterdam working hours, Sydney late evening
4pm12amAmsterdam working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm1amAmsterdam evening, Sydney asleep
6pm2amAmsterdam evening, Sydney asleep
7pm3amAmsterdam evening, Sydney asleep
8pm4amAmsterdam evening, Sydney asleep
9pm5amAmsterdam evening, Sydney asleep
10pm6amAmsterdam late evening, Sydney early

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Amsterdam and Sydney

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 8 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Difference temporarily 10 hours behind.
  • Mar 29 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 9 hours behind.
  • Oct 3 → Oct 25Difference temporarily 9 hours behind.
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Difference temporarily 10 hours behind.

Amsterdam transitions on March 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026. Sydney transitions on April 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026.

Distance between Amsterdam and Sydney

Great-circle distance
16,643 km
Direct flight time
~20h 35m

Amsterdam and Sydney are 16,643 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~20h 35m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Sydney?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Amsterdam is currently 8 hours behind Sydney.
Is Amsterdam ahead of Sydney?
No. Amsterdam is currently 8 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Amsterdam?
When it's 9 AM in Amsterdam, it's 5pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Amsterdam and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Amsterdam and Sydney do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Amsterdam and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Amsterdam and Sydney both observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. Short windows each year (a week or two around each set of transitions) produce a temporarily different offset.
How far apart are Amsterdam and Sydney?
Amsterdam and Sydney are 16,643 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 20 hours 35 minutes.