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London
United Kingdom
11:39 PM
Sun, Aug 16
UTC+1Europe/London
Time Difference
London vs Sydney Time Difference
Compare the current local time in London, United Kingdom and Sydney, Australia.
Live local timeDST awareUTC offsets
Current difference
Sydney is currently 9 hours ahead of London.
This difference is calculated using the current UTC offsets for both locations and automatically reflects daylight-saving changes.
24-hour comparison
Compare London and Sydney hour by hour
See how a full local day in London, United Kingdom maps to Sydney, Australia. TimeInOne automatically accounts for timezone offsets, date changes and daylight-saving transitions.
Working-hours overlap
There is no direct overlap between typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM working hours in London and Sydney on this date.
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Europe/London
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Australia/Sydney
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Working-hour labels use a general 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule. Individual schedules may differ.
On daylight-saving transition dates, a local day can contain 23 or 25 real hours instead of 24.
Call planning
Best time to call Sydney from London
Compare typical business hours in London, United Kingdom and Sydney, Australia to find a practical time for calls, meetings or international coordination.
No direct business-hours overlap
Flexible scheduling is recommended
Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM working hours do not overlap directly between Londonand Sydney. Consider an early-morning or evening call instead.
Other reasonable windows
London
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sydney
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Recommendations use typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours and a broader 7:00 AM–9:00 PM acceptable calling window. Individual schedules may differ.
Time difference explained
London and Sydney time difference explained
Current local-time relationship
Sydney is currently 9 hours ahead of London.
London uses Europe/London and currently has an offset of UTC+1. Sydney uses Australia/Sydney and currently has an offset of UTC+10.
Working-hours overlap
Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours do not directly overlap, so calls may require an early-morning or evening schedule.
Because UTC offsets can change during the year, always check the selected date when planning an important international call or meeting.
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FAQ
London to Sydney time difference FAQ
Common questions about the current time difference, UTC offsets, daylight-saving changes and practical calling hours between London and Sydney.
What is the time difference between London and Sydney?
The current time difference between London and Sydney is 9 hours. Sydney is currently 9 hours ahead of London.
Is Sydney ahead of or behind London?
Sydney is currently 9 hours ahead of London.
What time is it in Sydney when it is 9:00 AM in London?
Using the current UTC offsets, 9:00 AM in London corresponds to 6:00 PM in Sydney. The exact difference can change when daylight-saving rules change.
What is the best time to call Sydney from London?
Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours do not directly overlap between London and Sydney. An early-morning or evening call may be more practical.
Can the time difference between London and Sydney change?
Yes. The time difference can change if London or Sydney changes its UTC offset because of daylight-saving or other local time-zone rules. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones Europe/London and Australia/Sydney for date-aware calculations.