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Time Difference: Montreal to Sydney

🇨🇦MontrealUTC-5
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Montreal, Canada
Mon, Jun 22
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Tue, Jun 23

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Time Difference
14 hours
Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Montreal
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Montreal vs Sydney timezone guide

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

Best meeting times between Montreal and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Montreal 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

MontrealSydneyStatus
6am8pmMontreal early, Sydney evening
7am9pmMontreal early, Sydney evening
8am10pmMontreal early, Sydney late evening
9am11pmMontreal working hours, Sydney late evening
10am12amMontreal working hours, Sydney asleep
11am1amMontreal working hours, Sydney asleep
12pm2amMontreal working hours, Sydney asleep
1pm3amMontreal working hours, Sydney asleep
2pm4amMontreal working hours, Sydney asleep
3pm5amMontreal working hours, Sydney asleep
4pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7amMontreal evening, Sydney early
6pm8amMontreal evening, Sydney early
7pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm12pmMontreal 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 Montreal 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.

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

Distance between Montreal and Sydney

Great-circle distance
16,029 km
Direct flight time
~19h 51m

Montreal and Sydney are 16,029 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~19h 51m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Montreal and Sydney?
The current time difference is 14 hours. Montreal is currently 14 hours behind Sydney.
Is Montreal ahead of Sydney?
No. Montreal is currently 14 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Montreal?
When it's 9 AM in Montreal, it's 11pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Montreal and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Montreal 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 Montreal and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Montreal 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 Montreal and Sydney?
Montreal and Sydney are 16,029 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 19 hours 51 minutes.