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Time Difference: Reykjavik to Sydney

🇮🇸ReykjavikUTC+0
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Reykjavik, Iceland
Thu, Oct 8
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Thu, Oct 8

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Time Difference
11 hours
Sydney is 11 hours ahead of Reykjavik
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Reykjavik vs Sydney timezone guide

Reykjavik (Iceland) uses the Atlantic/Reykjavik timezone at UTC+0, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Reykjavik (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Reykjavik and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Reykjavik 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

ReykjavikSydneyStatus
6am5pmReykjavik early, Sydney evening
7am6pmReykjavik early, Sydney evening
8am7pmReykjavik early, Sydney evening
9am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am10pmReykjavik working hours, Sydney late evening
12pm11pmReykjavik working hours, Sydney late evening
1pm12amReykjavik working hours, Sydney asleep
2pm1amReykjavik working hours, Sydney asleep
3pm2amReykjavik working hours, Sydney asleep
4pm3amReykjavik working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm4amReykjavik evening, Sydney asleep
6pm5amReykjavik evening, Sydney asleep
7pm6amReykjavik evening, Sydney early
8pm7amReykjavik evening, Sydney early
9pm8amReykjavik evening, Sydney early
10pm9amReykjavik 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 Reykjavik and Sydney

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

  • Jan 1 → Apr 4Reykjavik is 11 hours behind Sydney
  • Apr 4 → Oct 3Reykjavik is 10 hours behind Sydney
  • Oct 3 → Dec 31Reykjavik is 11 hours behind Sydney

Distance between Reykjavik and Sydney

Great-circle distance
16,616 km
Direct flight time
~20h 33m

Reykjavik and Sydney are 16,616 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~20h 33m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Sydney?
The current time difference is 11 hours. Reykjavik is currently 11 hours behind Sydney.
Is Reykjavik ahead of Sydney?
No. Reykjavik is currently 11 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Reykjavik?
When it's 9 AM in Reykjavik, it's 8pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Reykjavik and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time, but Reykjavik does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Reykjavik and Sydney?
Reykjavik and Sydney are 16,616 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 20 hours 33 minutes.