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Time Difference: Miami to Sydney

🇺🇸MiamiUTC-5
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🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Miami, US
Wed, Oct 7
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Sydney, Australia
Thu, Oct 8

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Time Difference
15 hours
Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Miami
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Miami vs Sydney timezone guide

Miami (US) uses the America/New_York timezone at UTC-5, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Miami (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Miami and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Miami 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

MiamiSydneyStatus
6am9pmMiami early, Sydney evening
7am10pmMiami early, Sydney late evening
8am11pmMiami early, Sydney late evening
9am12amMiami working hours, Sydney asleep
10am1amMiami working hours, Sydney asleep
11am2amMiami working hours, Sydney asleep
12pm3amMiami working hours, Sydney asleep
1pm4amMiami working hours, Sydney asleep
2pm5amMiami working hours, Sydney asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amMiami evening, Sydney early
6pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm1pmMiami 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 Miami and Sydney

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 14 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Difference temporarily 16 hours behind.
  • Mar 8 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 15 hours behind.
  • Oct 3 → Nov 1Difference temporarily 15 hours behind.
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Difference temporarily 16 hours behind.

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

Distance between Miami and Sydney

Great-circle distance
15,026 km
Direct flight time
~18h 41m

Miami and Sydney are 15,026 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~18h 41m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Miami and Sydney?
The current time difference is 15 hours. Miami is currently 15 hours behind Sydney.
Is Miami ahead of Sydney?
No. Miami is currently 15 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Miami?
When it's 9 AM in Miami, it's 12am in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Miami and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Miami 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 Miami and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Miami 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 Miami and Sydney?
Miami and Sydney are 15,026 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 18 hours 41 minutes.