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Time Difference: Singapore to Sydney

🇸🇬SingaporeUTC+8
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
🇸🇬
Singapore, Singapore
Thu, Jun 4
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Thu, Jun 4

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Time Difference
2 hours
Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Singapore

Singapore vs Sydney timezone guide

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

Best meeting times between Singapore and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 6 hours per day. The shared window is 9am3pm in Singapore, which is 11am5pm in Sydney. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

SingaporeSydneyStatus
6am8amSingapore 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
5pm7pmSingapore evening, Sydney evening
6pm8pmSingapore evening, Sydney evening
7pm9pmSingapore evening, Sydney evening
8pm10pmSingapore evening, Sydney late evening
9pm11pmSingapore evening, Sydney late evening
10pm12amSingapore 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 Singapore and Sydney

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

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

Distance between Singapore and Sydney

Great-circle distance
6,306 km
Direct flight time
~8h 25m

Singapore and Sydney are 6,306 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~8h 25m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Singapore and Sydney?
The current time difference is 2 hours. Singapore is currently 2 hours behind Sydney.
Is Singapore ahead of Sydney?
No. Singapore is currently 2 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Singapore?
When it's 9 AM in Singapore, it's 11am in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Singapore and Sydney?
The best window is 9am–3pm in Singapore, which is 11am–5pm in Sydney. That's 6 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Singapore and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time, but Singapore does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Singapore and Sydney?
Singapore and Sydney are 6,306 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 8 hours 25 minutes.