Back to map

Time Difference: Brussels to Sydney

🇧🇪BrusselsUTC+1
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
🇧🇪
Brussels, Belgium
Wed, Jun 3
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Wed, Jun 3

Click a time to convert

Time Difference
8 hours
Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Brussels
Compare on map
🇧🇪
Brussels
View city page
🇦🇺
Sydney
View city page

Brussels vs Sydney timezone guide

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

Best meeting times between Brussels and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Brussels 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

BrusselsSydneyStatus
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
2pm10pmBrussels working hours, Sydney late evening
3pm11pmBrussels working hours, Sydney late evening
4pm12amBrussels working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm1amBrussels evening, Sydney asleep
6pm2amBrussels evening, Sydney asleep
7pm3amBrussels evening, Sydney asleep
8pm4amBrussels evening, Sydney asleep
9pm5amBrussels evening, Sydney asleep
10pm6amBrussels 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 Brussels 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.

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

Distance between Brussels and Sydney

Great-circle distance
16,745 km
Direct flight time
~20h 42m

Brussels and Sydney are 16,745 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~20h 42m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

More comparisons

Brussels to New YorkBrussels to LondonBrussels to TokyoSydney to New YorkSydney to LondonSydney to TokyoSydney to Dubai

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brussels and Sydney?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Brussels is currently 8 hours behind Sydney.
Is Brussels ahead of Sydney?
No. Brussels is currently 8 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Brussels?
When it's 9 AM in Brussels, it's 5pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Brussels and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Brussels 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 Brussels and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Brussels 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 Brussels and Sydney?
Brussels and Sydney are 16,745 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 20 hours 42 minutes.