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Time Difference: Dallas to Sydney

🇺🇸DallasUTC-6
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Dallas, US
Wed, Oct 7
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Sydney, Australia
Thu, Oct 8

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Time Difference
16 hours
Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Dallas
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Dallas vs Sydney timezone guide

Dallas (US) uses the America/Chicago timezone at UTC-6, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Dallas (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Dallas and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dallas 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

DallasSydneyStatus
6am10pmDallas early, Sydney late evening
7am11pmDallas early, Sydney late evening
8am12amDallas early, Sydney asleep
9am1amDallas working hours, Sydney asleep
10am2amDallas working hours, Sydney asleep
11am3amDallas working hours, Sydney asleep
12pm4amDallas working hours, Sydney asleep
1pm5amDallas working hours, Sydney asleep
2pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm2pmDallas 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 Dallas and Sydney

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 15 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Difference temporarily 17 hours behind.
  • Mar 8 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 16 hours behind.
  • Oct 3 → Nov 1Difference temporarily 16 hours behind.
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Difference temporarily 17 hours behind.

Dallas transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026. Sydney transitions on April 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026.

Distance between Dallas and Sydney

Great-circle distance
13,819 km
Direct flight time
~17h 15m

Dallas and Sydney are 13,819 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~17h 15m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Dallas and Sydney?
The current time difference is 16 hours. Dallas is currently 16 hours behind Sydney.
Is Dallas ahead of Sydney?
No. Dallas is currently 16 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Dallas?
When it's 9 AM in Dallas, it's 1am in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dallas and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dallas 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 Dallas and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Dallas 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 Dallas and Sydney?
Dallas and Sydney are 13,819 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 17 hours 15 minutes.