Time difference between Sydney and Tokyo

Tokyo is 2 hours behind Sydney.

Australia · Australian Eastern Daylight Time

6:42 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Japan · Japan Standard Time

4:42 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney to Tokyo time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 2 hours behind Sydney. Sydney is on UTC+11 and Tokyo is on UTC+9.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 7:00 AM in Tokyo.

When is the best time to call Tokyo from Sydney?

The best time to call or meet is 11:00 AM–6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM–4:00 PM in Tokyo), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Sydney and Tokyo change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when Tokyo will be 1 hour behind Sydney.

Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo. More: time in Sydney · time in Tokyo