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Time Difference: Salt Lake City to Sydney

🇺🇸Salt Lake CityUTC-7
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🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Salt Lake City, US
Wed, Jun 3
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Sydney, Australia
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
16 hours
Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Salt Lake City
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Salt Lake City vs Sydney timezone guide

Salt Lake City (US) uses the America/Denver timezone at UTC-7, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Salt Lake City (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Salt Lake City and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Salt Lake City 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

Salt Lake CitySydneyStatus
6am10pmSalt Lake City early, Sydney late evening
7am11pmSalt Lake City early, Sydney late evening
8am12amSalt Lake City early, Sydney asleep
9am1amSalt Lake City working hours, Sydney asleep
10am2amSalt Lake City working hours, Sydney asleep
11am3amSalt Lake City working hours, Sydney asleep
12pm4amSalt Lake City working hours, Sydney asleep
1pm5amSalt Lake City working hours, Sydney asleep
2pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm2pmSalt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City and Sydney

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 16 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Difference temporarily 18 hours behind.
  • Mar 8 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 17 hours behind.
  • Oct 3 → Nov 1Difference temporarily 17 hours behind.
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Difference temporarily 18 hours behind.

Salt Lake City transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026. Sydney transitions on April 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026.

Distance between Salt Lake City and Sydney

Great-circle distance
12,906 km
Direct flight time
~16h 11m

Salt Lake City and Sydney are 12,906 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 11m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Salt Lake City and Sydney?
The current time difference is 16 hours. Salt Lake City is currently 16 hours behind Sydney.
Is Salt Lake City ahead of Sydney?
No. Salt Lake City is currently 16 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Salt Lake City?
When it's 9 AM in Salt Lake City, it's 1am in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Salt Lake City and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City and Sydney?
Salt Lake City and Sydney are 12,906 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 11 minutes.