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Time Difference: Sydney to Washington DC

🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
vs
🇺🇸Washington DCUTC-5
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Sydney, Australia
Wed, Jun 3
🇺🇸
Washington DC, US
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
14 hours
Washington DC is 14 hours behind Sydney
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Sydney vs Washington DC timezone guide

Sydney (Australia) uses the Australia/Sydney timezone at UTC+10, while Washington DC (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. This means Washington DC is 15 hours behind Sydney (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Sydney and Washington DC

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Sydney and Washington DC 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

SydneyWashington DCStatus
6am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am5pmSydney early, Washington DC evening
8am6pmSydney early, Washington DC evening
9am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm10pmSydney working hours, Washington DC late evening
1pm11pmSydney working hours, Washington DC late evening
2pm12amSydney working hours, Washington DC asleep
3pm1amSydney working hours, Washington DC asleep
4pm2amSydney working hours, Washington DC asleep
5pm3amSydney evening, Washington DC asleep
6pm4amSydney evening, Washington DC asleep
7pm5amSydney evening, Washington DC asleep
8pm6amSydney evening, Washington DC early
9pm7amSydney evening, Washington DC early
10pm8amSydney late evening, Washington DC 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 Sydney and Washington DC

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 14 hours ahead temporarily shifts.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Difference temporarily 16 hours ahead.
  • Mar 8 → Apr 5Difference temporarily 15 hours ahead.
  • Oct 4 → Nov 1Difference temporarily 15 hours ahead.
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Difference temporarily 16 hours ahead.

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

Distance between Sydney and Washington DC

Great-circle distance
15,710 km
Direct flight time
~19h 29m

Sydney and Washington DC are 15,710 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~19h 29m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Sydney and Washington DC?
The current time difference is 14 hours. Sydney is currently 14 hours ahead of Washington DC.
Is Sydney ahead of Washington DC?
Yes. Sydney is currently 14 hours ahead of Washington DC.
What time is it in Washington DC when it's 9 AM in Sydney?
When it's 9 AM in Sydney, it's 7pm in Washington DC.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Sydney and Washington DC?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Sydney and Washington DC 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 Washington DC observe daylight saving time?
Sydney and Washington DC 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 Washington DC?
Sydney and Washington DC are 15,710 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 19 hours 29 minutes.