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Time Difference: Perth to Sydney

🇦🇺PerthUTC+8
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Perth, Australia
Thu, Jul 16
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Sydney, Australia
Thu, Jul 16

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Time Difference
2 hours
Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Perth
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Perth vs Sydney timezone guide

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

Best meeting times between Perth and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 6 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–3pm in Perth, which is 11am–5pm in Sydney. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

PerthSydneyStatus
6am8amPerth early, Sydney early
7am9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7pmPerth evening, Sydney evening
6pm8pmPerth evening, Sydney evening
7pm9pmPerth evening, Sydney evening
8pm10pmPerth evening, Sydney late evening
9pm11pmPerth evening, Sydney late evening
10pm12amPerth late evening, Sydney asleep

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 Perth and Sydney

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

  • Jan 1 → Apr 5Perth is 3 hours behind Sydney
  • Apr 5 → Oct 4Perth is 2 hours behind Sydney
  • Oct 4 → Jan 1Perth is 3 hours behind Sydney

Distance between Perth and Sydney

Great-circle distance
3,291 km
Direct flight time
~4h 52m

Perth and Sydney are 3,291 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~4h 52m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Perth and Sydney?
The current time difference is 2 hours. Perth is currently 2 hours behind Sydney.
Is Perth ahead of Sydney?
No. Perth is currently 2 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Perth?
When it's 9 AM in Perth, it's 11am in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Perth and Sydney?
The best window is 9am–3pm in Perth, which is 11am–5pm in Sydney. That's 6 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Perth and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time, but Perth does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Perth and Sydney?
Perth and Sydney are 3,291 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 4 hours 52 minutes.