Time Difference

Tokyo vs Sydney Time Difference

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

Live local timeDST awareUTC offsets

From

Tokyo

Japan

2:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

UTC+9Asia/Tokyo

Difference

2 hours

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Sydney

Australia

4:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

UTC+11Australia/Sydney

Current difference

Sydney is currently 2 hours ahead of Tokyo.

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

24-hour comparison

Compare Tokyo and Sydney hour by hour

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

24-hour day

Best working-hours overlap

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Tokyo

corresponds to 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Sydney.

7 hours overlap

Tokyo

Asia/Tokyo

Sydney

Australia/Sydney

Availability

12:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

2:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

1:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

3:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

2:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

4:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

3:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

5:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

4:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

6:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

5:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

7:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

6:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

8:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

7:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

9:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Possible

8:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

10:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Possible

9:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

11:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

10:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

12:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

11:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

12:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

2:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

3:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

2:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

4:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

3:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

5:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

4:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

6:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Possible

5:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

7:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Possible

6:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

8:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Possible

7:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

9:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

8:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

10:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

9:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

11:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

10:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

12:00 AM

Next day

Mon, Nov 2

Night

11:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

1:00 AM

Next day

Mon, Nov 2

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 Sydney from Tokyo

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

Tokyo

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Japan

Best overlap

Sydney

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Australia

The best time to call Sydney from Tokyo is between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM in Tokyo. This corresponds to 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney.

Other reasonable windows

Tokyo

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Sydney

6:00 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

Tokyo and Sydney time difference explained

Current local-time relationship

Sydney is currently 2 hours ahead of Tokyo.

Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo and currently has an offset of UTC+9. Sydney uses Australia/Sydney and currently has an offset of UTC+11.

Working-hours overlap

For a typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM workday, the cities overlap from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Tokyo, corresponding to 11:00 AM–6:00 PM in Sydney.

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

Tokyo to Sydney time difference FAQ

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

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Sydney?

The current time difference between Tokyo and Sydney is 2 hours. Sydney is currently 2 hours ahead of Tokyo.

Is Sydney ahead of or behind Tokyo?

Sydney is currently 2 hours ahead of Tokyo.

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

Using the current UTC offsets, 9:00 AM in Tokyo corresponds to 11:00 AM in Sydney. The exact difference can change when daylight-saving rules change.

What is the best time to call Sydney from Tokyo?

Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours overlap between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Tokyo. This corresponds to 11:00 AM–6:00 PM in Sydney.

Can the time difference between Tokyo and Sydney change?

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