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Time Difference: Kyiv to Sydney

🇺🇦KyivUTC+2
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Kyiv, Ukraine
Thu, Oct 8
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Sydney, Australia
Thu, Oct 8

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

Kyiv (Ukraine) uses the Europe/Kyiv timezone at UTC+2, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Kyiv (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Kyiv and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Kyiv 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

KyivSydneyStatus
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
2pm10pmKyiv working hours, Sydney late evening
3pm11pmKyiv working hours, Sydney late evening
4pm12amKyiv working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm1amKyiv evening, Sydney asleep
6pm2amKyiv evening, Sydney asleep
7pm3amKyiv evening, Sydney asleep
8pm4amKyiv evening, Sydney asleep
9pm5amKyiv evening, Sydney asleep
10pm6amKyiv 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 Kyiv and Sydney

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 7 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Difference temporarily 9 hours behind.
  • Mar 29 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 8 hours behind.
  • Oct 3 → Oct 25Difference temporarily 8 hours behind.
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Difference temporarily 9 hours behind.

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

Distance between Kyiv and Sydney

Great-circle distance
14,943 km
Direct flight time
~18h 35m

Kyiv and Sydney are 14,943 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~18h 35m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Kyiv and Sydney?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Kyiv is currently 8 hours behind Sydney.
Is Kyiv ahead of Sydney?
No. Kyiv is currently 8 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Kyiv?
When it's 9 AM in Kyiv, it's 5pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Kyiv and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Kyiv 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 Kyiv and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Kyiv 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 Kyiv and Sydney?
Kyiv and Sydney are 14,943 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 18 hours 35 minutes.