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Time Difference: Montevideo to Sydney

🇺🇾MontevideoUTC-3
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Montevideo, Uruguay
Tue, Jul 14
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Sydney, Australia
Wed, Jul 15

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Time Difference
13 hours
Sydney is 13 hours ahead of Montevideo
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Montevideo vs Sydney timezone guide

Montevideo (Uruguay) uses the America/Montevideo timezone at UTC-3, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 13 hours ahead of Montevideo (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Montevideo and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Montevideo 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

MontevideoSydneyStatus
6am7pmMontevideo early, Sydney evening
7am8pmMontevideo early, Sydney evening
8am9pmMontevideo early, Sydney evening
9am10pmMontevideo working hours, Sydney late evening
10am11pmMontevideo working hours, Sydney late evening
11am12amMontevideo working hours, Sydney asleep
12pm1amMontevideo working hours, Sydney asleep
1pm2amMontevideo working hours, Sydney asleep
2pm3amMontevideo working hours, Sydney asleep
3pm4amMontevideo working hours, Sydney asleep
4pm5amMontevideo working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm6amMontevideo evening, Sydney early
6pm7amMontevideo evening, Sydney early
7pm8amMontevideo evening, Sydney early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amMontevideo 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 Montevideo and Sydney

Sydney observes daylight saving time, but Montevideo does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Sydney's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Apr 4Montevideo is 14 hours behind Sydney
  • Apr 4 → Oct 3Montevideo is 13 hours behind Sydney
  • Oct 3 → Dec 31Montevideo is 14 hours behind Sydney

Distance between Montevideo and Sydney

Great-circle distance
11,855 km
Direct flight time
~14h 57m

Montevideo and Sydney are 11,855 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~14h 57m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Montevideo and Sydney?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Montevideo is currently 13 hours behind Sydney.
Is Montevideo ahead of Sydney?
No. Montevideo is currently 13 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Montevideo?
When it's 9 AM in Montevideo, it's 10pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Montevideo and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Montevideo 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 Montevideo and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time, but Montevideo does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Montevideo and Sydney?
Montevideo and Sydney are 11,855 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 14 hours 57 minutes.