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Time Difference: St. John's to Sydney

🇨🇦St. John'sUTC-3:30
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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St. John's, Canada
Sat, Jun 20
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Sydney, Australia
Sat, Jun 20

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Time Difference
12 hours 30 minutes
Sydney is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of St. John's
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St. John's vs Sydney timezone guide

St. John's (Canada) uses the America/St_Johns timezone at UTC-3:30, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of St. John's (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between St. John's and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in St. John's 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

St. John'sSydneyStatus
6am6:30pmSt. John's early, Sydney evening
7am7:30pmSt. John's early, Sydney evening
8am8:30pmSt. John's early, Sydney evening
9am9:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10:30pmSt. John's working hours, Sydney late evening
11am11:30pmSt. John's working hours, Sydney late evening
12pm12:30amSt. John's working hours, Sydney asleep
1pm1:30amSt. John's working hours, Sydney asleep
2pm2:30amSt. John's working hours, Sydney asleep
3pm3:30amSt. John's working hours, Sydney asleep
4pm4:30amSt. John's working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm5:30amSt. John's evening, Sydney asleep
6pm6:30amSt. John's evening, Sydney early
7pm7:30amSt. John's evening, Sydney early
8pm8:30amSt. John's evening, Sydney early
9pm9:30amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10:30amSt. John's 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 St. John's and Sydney

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 12h 30m behind temporarily shifts.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Difference temporarily 14h 30m behind.
  • Mar 8 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 13h 30m behind.
  • Oct 3 → Nov 1Difference temporarily 13h 30m behind.
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Difference temporarily 14h 30m behind.

St. John's transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026. Sydney transitions on April 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026.

Distance between St. John's and Sydney

Great-circle distance
17,506 km
Direct flight time
~21h 36m

St. John's and Sydney are 17,506 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~21h 36m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between St. John's and Sydney?
The current time difference is 12 hours 30 minutes. St. John's is currently 12 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney.
Is St. John's ahead of Sydney?
No. St. John's is currently 12 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in St. John's?
When it's 9 AM in St. John's, it's 9:30pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between St. John's and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in St. John's 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 St. John's and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
St. John's 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 St. John's and Sydney?
St. John's and Sydney are 17,506 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 21 hours 36 minutes.