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Time Difference: Solomon Islands to Sydney

🇸🇧Solomon IslandsUTC+11
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
🇸🇧
Solomon Islands, Solomon Islands
Sat, May 30
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Sat, May 30

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Time Difference
1 hour
Sydney is 1 hour behind Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands vs Sydney timezone guide

Solomon Islands (Solomon Islands) uses the Pacific/Guadalcanal timezone at UTC+11, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 1 hour behind Solomon Islands (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Solomon Islands and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7 hours per day. The shared window is 10am5pm in Solomon Islands, which is 9am4pm in Sydney. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Solomon IslandsSydneyStatus
6am5amSolomon Islands early, Sydney asleep
7am6amSolomon Islands early, Sydney early
8am7amSolomon Islands early, Sydney early
9am8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm5pmSolomon Islands evening, Sydney evening
7pm6pmSolomon Islands evening, Sydney evening
8pm7pmSolomon Islands evening, Sydney evening
9pm8pmSolomon Islands evening, Sydney evening
10pm9pmSolomon Islands late evening, Sydney evening

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 Solomon Islands and Sydney

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

  • Jan 1 Apr 5Solomon Islands is the same time
  • Apr 5 Oct 4Solomon Islands is 1 hour ahead Sydney
  • Oct 4 Jan 1Solomon Islands is the same time

Distance between Solomon Islands and Sydney

Great-circle distance
2,860 km
Direct flight time
~4h 22m

Solomon Islands and Sydney are 2,860 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~4h 22m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Solomon Islands and Sydney?
The current time difference is 1 hour. Solomon Islands is currently 1 hour ahead of Sydney.
Is Solomon Islands ahead of Sydney?
Yes. Solomon Islands is currently 1 hour ahead of Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Solomon Islands?
When it's 9 AM in Solomon Islands, it's 8am in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Solomon Islands and Sydney?
The best window is 10am–5pm in Solomon Islands, which is 9am–4pm in Sydney. That's 7 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Solomon Islands and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time, but Solomon Islands does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Solomon Islands and Sydney?
Solomon Islands and Sydney are 2,860 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 4 hours 22 minutes.