Sydney Time to UTC Converter
UTC is 11 hours behind AEDT. 9:00 AM AEDT = 10:00 PM UTC (previous day).
UTC is 11 hours behind AEDT at the moment. To convert Sydney Time to UTC, subtract 11 hours from the Sydney Time time: 9:00 AM AEDT = 10:00 PM UTC (previous day).
Sydney Time (Sydney time) is used in Sydney, Australia. UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science.
Sydney Time to UTC time conversion table
Sydney Time to UTC on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Sydney Time | UTC | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AEDT | 1:00 PM UTC | previous day |
| 1:00 AM AEDT | 2:00 PM UTC | previous day |
| 2:00 AM AEDT | 3:00 PM UTC | previous day |
| 3:00 AM AEDT | 4:00 PM UTC | previous day |
| 4:00 AM AEDT | 5:00 PM UTC | previous day |
| 5:00 AM AEDT | 6:00 PM UTC | previous day |
| 6:00 AM AEDT | 7:00 PM UTC | previous day |
| 7:00 AM AEDT | 8:00 PM UTC | previous day |
| 8:00 AM AEDT | 9:00 PM UTC | previous day |
| 9:00 AM AEDT | 10:00 PM UTC | previous day |
| 10:00 AM AEDT | 11:00 PM UTC | previous day |
| 11:00 AM AEDT | 12:00 AM UTC | night |
| 12:00 PM AEDT | 1:00 AM UTC | night |
| 1:00 PM AEDT | 2:00 AM UTC | night |
| 2:00 PM AEDT | 3:00 AM UTC | night |
| 3:00 PM AEDT | 4:00 AM UTC | night |
| 4:00 PM AEDT | 5:00 AM UTC | night |
| 5:00 PM AEDT | 6:00 AM UTC | — |
| 6:00 PM AEDT | 7:00 AM UTC | — |
| 7:00 PM AEDT | 8:00 AM UTC | — |
| 8:00 PM AEDT | 9:00 AM UTC | — |
| 9:00 PM AEDT | 10:00 AM UTC | — |
| 10:00 PM AEDT | 11:00 AM UTC | — |
| 11:00 PM AEDT | 12:00 PM UTC | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Sydney Time to UTC
Subtract 11 hours from the Sydney Time time to get UTC.
Example: 9:00 AM AEDT = 10:00 PM UTC (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM AEDT = 2:00 PM UTC (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Sydney Time and UTC
The time difference between Sydney Time and UTC is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: UTC is 11 hours behind of Sydney Time.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: UTC is 10 hours behind of Sydney Time.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: UTC is 11 hours behind of Sydney Time.
Sydney Time and UTC during daylight saving time
- Sydney Time next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
- UTC does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
Best time for a meeting between Sydney Time and UTC
Sydney Time and UTC have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AEDT, which is 8:00 PM UTC.
Sydney Time to UTC FAQ
What is the time difference between Sydney Time and UTC?
Right now UTC is 11 hours behind AEDT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Sydney Time in UTC?
9:00 AM AEDT is 10:00 PM UTC (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) Sydney Time in UTC?
12:00 PM AEDT is 1:00 AM UTC.
Is UTC ahead of or behind Sydney Time?
UTC is 11 hours behind AEDT, so it is earlier in UTC than in Sydney Time.
Does Sydney Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Sydney Time next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
Does UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between Sydney Time and UTC?
Sydney Time and UTC have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AEDT, which is 8:00 PM UTC.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.