Time Difference

Sydney vs Tokyo Time Difference

Compare the current local time in Sydney, Australia and Tokyo, Japan.

Live local timeDST awareUTC offsets

From

Sydney

Australia

8:34 AM

Mon, Aug 17

UTC+10Australia/Sydney

Difference

1 hour

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Tokyo

Japan

7:34 AM

Mon, Aug 17

UTC+9Asia/Tokyo

Current difference

Tokyo is currently 1 hour behind Sydney.

This difference is calculated using the current UTC offsets for both locations and automatically reflects daylight-saving changes.

24-hour comparison

Compare Sydney and Tokyo hour by hour

See how a full local day in Sydney, Australia maps to Tokyo, Japan. TimeInOne automatically accounts for timezone offsets, date changes and daylight-saving transitions.

24-hour day

Best working-hours overlap

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Sydney

corresponds to 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Tokyo.

8 hours overlap

Sydney

Australia/Sydney

Tokyo

Asia/Tokyo

Availability

12:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

11:00 PM

Previous day

Sun, Aug 16

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1:00 AM

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12:00 AM

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2:00 AM

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1:00 AM

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3:00 AM

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2:00 AM

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4:00 AM

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3:00 AM

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Night

5:00 AM

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4:00 AM

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6:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

5:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

7:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

6:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

8:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

7:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

9:00 AM

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8:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

10:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

9:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

11:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

10:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

12:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

11:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

1:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

12:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

2:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

1:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

3:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

2:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

4:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

3:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

5:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

4:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

6:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

5:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

7:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

6:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

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8:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

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Mon, Aug 17

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9:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

8:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

10:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

9:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

11:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

10:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

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 Tokyo from Sydney

Compare typical business hours in Sydney, Australia and Tokyo, Japan to find a practical time for calls, meetings or international coordination.

Sydney

10:34 AM – 6:34 PM

Australia

Best overlap

Tokyo

9:34 AM – 5:34 PM

Japan

The best time to call Tokyo from Sydney is between 10:34 AM and 6:34 PM in Sydney. This corresponds to 9:34 AM – 5:34 PM in Tokyo.

Other reasonable windows

Sydney

8:34 AM – 10:34 AM

Tokyo

7:34 AM – 9:34 AM

Sydney

6:34 PM – 9:34 PM

Tokyo

5:34 PM – 8:34 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

Sydney and Tokyo time difference explained

Current local-time relationship

Tokyo is currently 1 hour behind Sydney.

Sydney uses Australia/Sydney and currently has an offset of UTC+10. Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo and currently has an offset of UTC+9.

Working-hours overlap

For a typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM workday, the cities overlap from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Sydney, corresponding to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Tokyo.

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

Sydney to Tokyo time difference FAQ

Common questions about the current time difference, UTC offsets, daylight-saving changes and practical calling hours between Sydney and Tokyo.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Tokyo?

The current time difference between Sydney and Tokyo is 1 hour. Tokyo is currently 1 hour behind Sydney.

Is Tokyo ahead of or behind Sydney?

Tokyo is currently 1 hour behind Sydney.

What time is it in Tokyo when it is 9:00 AM in Sydney?

Using the current UTC offsets, 9:00 AM in Sydney corresponds to 8:00 AM in Tokyo. The exact difference can change when daylight-saving rules change.

What is the best time to call Tokyo from Sydney?

Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours overlap between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Sydney. This corresponds to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Tokyo.

Can the time difference between Sydney and Tokyo change?

Yes. The time difference can change if Sydney or Tokyo changes its UTC offset because of daylight-saving or other local time-zone rules. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones Australia/Sydney and Asia/Tokyo for date-aware calculations.