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Time Difference: Buenos Aires to Sydney

🇦🇷Buenos AiresUTC-3
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Wed, Jun 3
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Sydney, Australia
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
13 hours
Sydney is 13 hours ahead of Buenos Aires
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Buenos Aires vs Sydney timezone guide

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

Best meeting times between Buenos Aires and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Buenos Aires 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

Buenos AiresSydneyStatus
6am7pmBuenos Aires early, Sydney evening
7am8pmBuenos Aires early, Sydney evening
8am9pmBuenos Aires early, Sydney evening
9am10pmBuenos Aires working hours, Sydney late evening
10am11pmBuenos Aires working hours, Sydney late evening
11am12amBuenos Aires working hours, Sydney asleep
12pm1amBuenos Aires working hours, Sydney asleep
1pm2amBuenos Aires working hours, Sydney asleep
2pm3amBuenos Aires working hours, Sydney asleep
3pm4amBuenos Aires working hours, Sydney asleep
4pm5amBuenos Aires working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm6amBuenos Aires evening, Sydney early
6pm7amBuenos Aires evening, Sydney early
7pm8amBuenos Aires evening, Sydney early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amBuenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires and Sydney

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

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

Distance between Buenos Aires and Sydney

Great-circle distance
11,801 km
Direct flight time
~14h 53m

Buenos Aires and Sydney are 11,801 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~14h 53m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Buenos Aires and Sydney?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Buenos Aires is currently 13 hours behind Sydney.
Is Buenos Aires ahead of Sydney?
No. Buenos Aires is currently 13 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Buenos Aires?
When it's 9 AM in Buenos Aires, it's 10pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Buenos Aires and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time, but Buenos Aires does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Buenos Aires and Sydney?
Buenos Aires and Sydney are 11,801 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 14 hours 53 minutes.