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Time Difference: Copenhagen to Sydney

🇩🇰CopenhagenUTC+1
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
🇩🇰
Copenhagen, Denmark
Fri, May 29
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Fri, May 29

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Time Difference
8 hours
Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Copenhagen
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Copenhagen vs Sydney timezone guide

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

Best meeting times between Copenhagen and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Copenhagen 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

CopenhagenSydneyStatus
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
2pm10pmCopenhagen working hours, Sydney late evening
3pm11pmCopenhagen working hours, Sydney late evening
4pm12amCopenhagen working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm1amCopenhagen evening, Sydney asleep
6pm2amCopenhagen evening, Sydney asleep
7pm3amCopenhagen evening, Sydney asleep
8pm4amCopenhagen evening, Sydney asleep
9pm5amCopenhagen evening, Sydney asleep
10pm6amCopenhagen 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 Copenhagen 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.

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

Distance between Copenhagen and Sydney

Great-circle distance
16,041 km
Direct flight time
~19h 52m

Copenhagen and Sydney are 16,041 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~19h 52m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Copenhagen and Sydney?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Copenhagen is currently 8 hours behind Sydney.
Is Copenhagen ahead of Sydney?
No. Copenhagen is currently 8 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Copenhagen?
When it's 9 AM in Copenhagen, it's 5pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Copenhagen and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen and Sydney?
Copenhagen and Sydney are 16,041 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 19 hours 52 minutes.