Time Difference Between Washington and Sydney
Sydney is 14 hours ahead Washington.
United States
Washington
America/New_York · UTC-4
Australia
Sydney
Australia/Sydney · UTC+10
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Washington and Sydney.
Standard working hours don't overlap between Washington and Sydney. Consider early-morning calls in Washington or late-evening calls in Sydney.
Washington to Sydney — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Sydney for an hour in Washington. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Washington and Sydney?
Sydney, Australia (UTC+10) is 14 hours ahead Washington, United States (UTC-4).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Washington and Sydney?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Washington and Sydney?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Washington, what time is it in Sydney?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Washington is mapped to its equivalent local time in Sydney, including day shift markers when the date differs.