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Time Difference: Minneapolis to Sydney

🇺🇸MinneapolisUTC-6
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🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Minneapolis, US
Mon, Jul 13
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Sydney, Australia
Mon, Jul 13

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

Minneapolis (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 Minneapolis (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Minneapolis and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Minneapolis 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

MinneapolisSydneyStatus
6am9pmMinneapolis early, Sydney evening
7am10pmMinneapolis early, Sydney late evening
8am11pmMinneapolis early, Sydney late evening
9am12amMinneapolis working hours, Sydney asleep
10am1amMinneapolis working hours, Sydney asleep
11am2amMinneapolis working hours, Sydney asleep
12pm3amMinneapolis working hours, Sydney asleep
1pm4amMinneapolis working hours, Sydney asleep
2pm5amMinneapolis working hours, Sydney asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amMinneapolis 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
10pm1pmMinneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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.

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

Distance between Minneapolis and Sydney

Great-circle distance
14,491 km
Direct flight time
~18h 3m

Minneapolis and Sydney are 14,491 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~18h 3m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Sydney?
The current time difference is 15 hours. Minneapolis is currently 15 hours behind Sydney.
Is Minneapolis ahead of Sydney?
No. Minneapolis is currently 15 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Minneapolis?
When it's 9 AM in Minneapolis, it's 12am in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Minneapolis and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis and Sydney?
Minneapolis and Sydney are 14,491 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 18 hours 3 minutes.