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Time Difference: Azores to Sydney

🇵🇹AzoresUTC-1
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
🇵🇹
Azores, Portugal
Fri, May 29
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Fri, May 29

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Time Difference
10 hours
Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Azores
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Azores vs Sydney timezone guide

Azores (Portugal) uses the Atlantic/Azores timezone at UTC-1, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 11 hours ahead of Azores (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Azores and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Azores 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

AzoresSydneyStatus
6am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am5pmAzores early, Sydney evening
8am6pmAzores early, Sydney evening
9am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm10pmAzores working hours, Sydney late evening
1pm11pmAzores working hours, Sydney late evening
2pm12amAzores working hours, Sydney asleep
3pm1amAzores working hours, Sydney asleep
4pm2amAzores working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm3amAzores evening, Sydney asleep
6pm4amAzores evening, Sydney asleep
7pm5amAzores evening, Sydney asleep
8pm6amAzores evening, Sydney early
9pm7amAzores evening, Sydney early
10pm8amAzores 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 Azores and Sydney

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 10 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 29Difference temporarily 12 hours behind.
  • Mar 29 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 11 hours behind.
  • Oct 3 → Oct 25Difference temporarily 11 hours behind.
  • Oct 25 → Dec 31Difference temporarily 12 hours behind.

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

Distance between Azores and Sydney

Great-circle distance
19,458 km
Direct flight time
~23h 53m

Azores and Sydney are 19,458 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~23h 53m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Azores and Sydney?
The current time difference is 10 hours. Azores is currently 10 hours behind Sydney.
Is Azores ahead of Sydney?
No. Azores is currently 10 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Azores?
When it's 9 AM in Azores, it's 7pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Azores and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Azores 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 Azores and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Azores 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 Azores and Sydney?
Azores and Sydney are 19,458 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 23 hours 53 minutes.