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Time Difference: Sydney to Vienna

🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
vs
🇦🇹ViennaUTC+1
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Sydney, Australia
Fri, Jun 5
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Vienna, Austria
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
8 hours
Vienna is 8 hours behind Sydney
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Sydney vs Vienna timezone guide

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

Best meeting times between Sydney and Vienna

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

SydneyViennaStatus
6am10pmSydney early, Vienna late evening
7am11pmSydney early, Vienna late evening
8am12amSydney early, Vienna asleep
9am1amSydney working hours, Vienna asleep
10am2amSydney working hours, Vienna asleep
11am3amSydney working hours, Vienna asleep
12pm4amSydney working hours, Vienna asleep
1pm5amSydney working hours, Vienna asleep
2pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm2pmSydney late evening, Vienna 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 Sydney and Vienna

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Difference temporarily 10 hours ahead.
  • Mar 29 → Apr 5Difference temporarily 9 hours ahead.
  • Oct 4 → Oct 25Difference temporarily 9 hours ahead.
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Difference temporarily 10 hours ahead.

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

Distance between Sydney and Vienna

Great-circle distance
15,976 km
Direct flight time
~19h 48m

Sydney and Vienna are 15,976 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~19h 48m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Sydney and Vienna?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Sydney is currently 8 hours ahead of Vienna.
Is Sydney ahead of Vienna?
Yes. Sydney is currently 8 hours ahead of Vienna.
What time is it in Vienna when it's 9 AM in Sydney?
When it's 9 AM in Sydney, it's 1am in Vienna.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Sydney and Vienna?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Sydney and Vienna 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 Vienna observe daylight saving time?
Sydney and Vienna 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 Vienna?
Sydney and Vienna are 15,976 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 19 hours 48 minutes.