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Time Difference: Stockholm to Sydney

🇸🇪StockholmUTC+1
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
🇸🇪
Stockholm, Sweden
Fri, May 29
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Sat, May 30

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Time Difference
8 hours
Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Stockholm
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Stockholm vs Sydney timezone guide

Stockholm (Sweden) uses the Europe/Stockholm timezone at UTC+1, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Stockholm (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Stockholm and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Stockholm 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

StockholmSydneyStatus
6am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm10pmStockholm working hours, Sydney late evening
3pm11pmStockholm working hours, Sydney late evening
4pm12amStockholm working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm1amStockholm evening, Sydney asleep
6pm2amStockholm evening, Sydney asleep
7pm3amStockholm evening, Sydney asleep
8pm4amStockholm evening, Sydney asleep
9pm5amStockholm evening, Sydney asleep
10pm6amStockholm late evening, Sydney early

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 Stockholm and Sydney

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 8 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Difference temporarily 10 hours behind.
  • Mar 29 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 9 hours behind.
  • Oct 3 → Oct 25Difference temporarily 9 hours behind.
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Difference temporarily 10 hours behind.

Stockholm transitions on March 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026. Sydney transitions on April 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026.

Distance between Stockholm and Sydney

Great-circle distance
15,596 km
Direct flight time
~19h 21m

Stockholm and Sydney are 15,596 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~19h 21m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Stockholm and Sydney?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Stockholm is currently 8 hours behind Sydney.
Is Stockholm ahead of Sydney?
No. Stockholm is currently 8 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Stockholm?
When it's 9 AM in Stockholm, it's 5pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Stockholm and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Stockholm 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 Stockholm and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Stockholm 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 Stockholm and Sydney?
Stockholm and Sydney are 15,596 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 19 hours 21 minutes.