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Time Difference: Baker Island to Sydney

🇺🇸Baker IslandUTC-12
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
🇺🇸
Baker Island, US
Thu, May 28
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Fri, May 29

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Time Difference
22 hours
Sydney is 22 hours ahead of Baker Island

Baker Island vs Sydney timezone guide

Baker Island (US) uses the Etc/GMT+12 timezone at UTC-12, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 22 hours ahead of Baker Island (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Baker Island and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Baker Island 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

Baker IslandSydneyStatus
6am4amBaker Island early, Sydney asleep
7am5amBaker Island early, Sydney asleep
8am6amBaker Island early, Sydney early
9am7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm5pmBaker Island evening, Sydney evening
8pm6pmBaker Island evening, Sydney evening
9pm7pmBaker Island evening, Sydney evening
10pm8pmBaker Island late evening, Sydney evening

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 Baker Island and Sydney

Sydney observes daylight saving time, but Baker Island does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Sydney's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 Apr 4Baker Island is 23 hours behind Sydney
  • Apr 4 Oct 3Baker Island is 22 hours behind Sydney
  • Oct 3 Dec 31Baker Island is 23 hours behind Sydney

Distance between Baker Island and Sydney

Great-circle distance
5,069 km
Direct flight time
~6h 58m

Baker Island and Sydney are 5,069 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~6h 58m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Baker Island and Sydney?
The current time difference is 22 hours. Baker Island is currently 22 hours behind Sydney.
Is Baker Island ahead of Sydney?
No. Baker Island is currently 22 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Baker Island?
When it's 9 AM in Baker Island, it's 7am in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Baker Island and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Baker Island 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 Baker Island and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time, but Baker Island does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Baker Island and Sydney?
Baker Island and Sydney are 5,069 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 6 hours 58 minutes.