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Time Difference: Brasília to Sydney

🇧🇷BrasíliaUTC-3
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Brasília, Brazil
Mon, Jul 13
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Sydney, Australia
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
13 hours
Sydney is 13 hours ahead of Brasília
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Brasília vs Sydney timezone guide

Brasília (Brazil) uses the America/Sao_Paulo timezone at UTC-3, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 13 hours ahead of Brasília (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Brasília and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Brasília 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

BrasíliaSydneyStatus
6am7pmBrasília early, Sydney evening
7am8pmBrasília early, Sydney evening
8am9pmBrasília early, Sydney evening
9am10pmBrasília working hours, Sydney late evening
10am11pmBrasília working hours, Sydney late evening
11am12amBrasília working hours, Sydney asleep
12pm1amBrasília working hours, Sydney asleep
1pm2amBrasília working hours, Sydney asleep
2pm3amBrasília working hours, Sydney asleep
3pm4amBrasília working hours, Sydney asleep
4pm5amBrasília working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm6amBrasília evening, Sydney early
6pm7amBrasília evening, Sydney early
7pm8amBrasília evening, Sydney early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amBrasília 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 Brasília and Sydney

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

  • Dec 31 → Apr 4Brasília is 14 hours behind Sydney
  • Apr 4 → Oct 3Brasília is 13 hours behind Sydney
  • Oct 3 → Dec 31Brasília is 14 hours behind Sydney

Distance between Brasília and Sydney

Great-circle distance
14,134 km
Direct flight time
~17h 38m

Brasília and Sydney are 14,134 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~17h 38m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brasília and Sydney?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Brasília is currently 13 hours behind Sydney.
Is Brasília ahead of Sydney?
No. Brasília is currently 13 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Brasília?
When it's 9 AM in Brasília, it's 10pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Brasília and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Brasília 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 Brasília and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time, but Brasília does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Brasília and Sydney?
Brasília and Sydney are 14,134 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 17 hours 38 minutes.