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Time Difference: Sydney to Vancouver

🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
vs
🇨🇦VancouverUTC-8
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Sydney, Australia
Sun, May 31
🇨🇦
Vancouver, Canada
Sat, May 30

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Time Difference
17 hours
Vancouver is 17 hours behind Sydney
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Sydney vs Vancouver timezone guide

Sydney (Australia) uses the Australia/Sydney timezone at UTC+10, while Vancouver (Canada) uses America/Vancouver at UTC-8. This means Vancouver is 18 hours behind Sydney (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Sydney and Vancouver

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Sydney and Vancouver 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

SydneyVancouverStatus
6am1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm10pmSydney working hours, Vancouver late evening
4pm11pmSydney working hours, Vancouver late evening
5pm12amSydney evening, Vancouver asleep
6pm1amSydney evening, Vancouver asleep
7pm2amSydney evening, Vancouver asleep
8pm3amSydney evening, Vancouver asleep
9pm4amSydney evening, Vancouver asleep
10pm5amSydney late evening, Vancouver 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 Sydney and Vancouver

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 17 hours ahead temporarily shifts.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Difference temporarily 19 hours ahead.
  • Mar 8 → Apr 5Difference temporarily 18 hours ahead.
  • Oct 4 → Nov 1Difference temporarily 18 hours ahead.
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Difference temporarily 19 hours ahead.

Sydney transitions on April 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026. Vancouver transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026.

Distance between Sydney and Vancouver

Great-circle distance
12,501 km
Direct flight time
~15h 42m

Sydney and Vancouver are 12,501 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 42m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Sydney and Vancouver?
The current time difference is 17 hours. Sydney is currently 17 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Is Sydney ahead of Vancouver?
Yes. Sydney is currently 17 hours ahead of Vancouver.
What time is it in Vancouver when it's 9 AM in Sydney?
When it's 9 AM in Sydney, it's 4pm in Vancouver.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Sydney and Vancouver?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Sydney and Vancouver 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 Sydney and Vancouver observe daylight saving time?
Sydney and Vancouver 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 Sydney and Vancouver?
Sydney and Vancouver are 12,501 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 42 minutes.