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Time Difference: Edinburgh to Sydney

🇬🇧EdinburghUTC+0
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Edinburgh, UK
Wed, Jun 3
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
9 hours
Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Edinburgh
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Edinburgh vs Sydney timezone guide

Edinburgh (UK) uses the Europe/London timezone at UTC+0, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Edinburgh (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Edinburgh and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Edinburgh 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

EdinburghSydneyStatus
6am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am5pmEdinburgh early, Sydney evening
9am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm10pmEdinburgh working hours, Sydney late evening
2pm11pmEdinburgh working hours, Sydney late evening
3pm12amEdinburgh working hours, Sydney asleep
4pm1amEdinburgh working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm2amEdinburgh evening, Sydney asleep
6pm3amEdinburgh evening, Sydney asleep
7pm4amEdinburgh evening, Sydney asleep
8pm5amEdinburgh evening, Sydney asleep
9pm6amEdinburgh evening, Sydney early
10pm7amEdinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Sydney

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 9 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Difference temporarily 11 hours behind.
  • Mar 29 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 10 hours behind.
  • Oct 3 → Oct 25Difference temporarily 10 hours behind.
  • Oct 25 → Dec 31Difference temporarily 11 hours behind.

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

Distance between Edinburgh and Sydney

Great-circle distance
16,875 km
Direct flight time
~20h 51m

Edinburgh and Sydney are 16,875 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~20h 51m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Sydney?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Edinburgh is currently 9 hours behind Sydney.
Is Edinburgh ahead of Sydney?
No. Edinburgh is currently 9 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Edinburgh?
When it's 9 AM in Edinburgh, it's 6pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Edinburgh and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Sydney?
Edinburgh and Sydney are 16,875 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 20 hours 51 minutes.