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Time Difference: Austin to Sydney

🇺🇸AustinUTC-6
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🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Austin, US
Fri, Jun 26
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Sydney, Australia
Fri, Jun 26

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Time Difference
15 hours
Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Austin
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Austin vs Sydney timezone guide

Austin (US) uses the America/Chicago timezone at UTC-6, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Austin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Austin and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Austin 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

AustinSydneyStatus
6am9pmAustin early, Sydney evening
7am10pmAustin early, Sydney late evening
8am11pmAustin early, Sydney late evening
9am12amAustin working hours, Sydney asleep
10am1amAustin working hours, Sydney asleep
11am2amAustin working hours, Sydney asleep
12pm3amAustin working hours, Sydney asleep
1pm4amAustin working hours, Sydney asleep
2pm5amAustin working hours, Sydney asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amAustin evening, Sydney early
6pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm1pmAustin late evening, Sydney working hours

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 Austin and Sydney

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 15 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Difference temporarily 17 hours behind.
  • Mar 8 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 16 hours behind.
  • Oct 3 → Nov 1Difference temporarily 16 hours behind.
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Difference temporarily 17 hours behind.

Austin transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026. Sydney transitions on April 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026.

Distance between Austin and Sydney

Great-circle distance
13,630 km
Direct flight time
~17h 2m

Austin and Sydney are 13,630 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~17h 2m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Austin and Sydney?
The current time difference is 15 hours. Austin is currently 15 hours behind Sydney.
Is Austin ahead of Sydney?
No. Austin is currently 15 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Austin?
When it's 9 AM in Austin, it's 12am in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Austin and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Austin 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 Austin and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Austin 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 Austin and Sydney?
Austin and Sydney are 13,630 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 17 hours 2 minutes.