London, United Kingdom
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 15:37
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- UTC offset
- UTC+01:00
- Daylight saving
- Yes
London and Sydney Time Difference
Compare London vs Sydney time, current local times, UTC offset difference, daylight saving status, and the best time to plan meetings or travel.
Quick Answer
What is the time difference between London and Sydney?
The live comparison below shows both local times, current UTC offsets, daylight saving status, and whether Sydney is ahead of or behind London.
Current time difference
Sydney, Australia
Sun, Jul 5, 2026 00:37
- Timezone
- Australia/Sydney
- UTC offset
- UTC+10:00
- Daylight saving
- No
Time difference
Sydney is 9 hours ahead of London
UTC offset difference
+09:00
Suggested call window
Sat, Jul 4, 08:00-09:00 / Sat, Jul 4, 17:00-18:00
Calculated using initiator awake hours of 08:00-23:00 and recipient office hours of 09:00-18:00.
Dynamic Time Difference
London is 9 hours behind Sydney
The difference changes during 2026 because London changes UTC offset during the year and Sydney changes UTC offset during the year. Jan 1-Mar 28: London is 11 hours behind Sydney; Mar 29-Apr 4: London is 10 hours behind Sydney; Apr 5-Oct 3: London is 9 hours behind Sydney; Oct 4-Oct 24: London is 10 hours behind Sydney; Oct 25-Dec 31: London is 11 hours behind Sydney.
London
UTC+01:00 · Seasonal clock changes; DST is active now
Sydney
UTC+10:00 · Seasonal clock changes; DST is inactive now
Business Call Window
09:00-18:00 work-hour overlap
The standard workdays do not overlap. Consider 00:00 in London / 09:00 in Sydney, or 18:00 in London / 03:00 in Sydney. Confirm the edge-of-day option before calling.
24-Hour Conversion Table
London to Sydney hourly time conversion
The table uses today's active UTC offsets. Seasonal rows can shift when daylight saving time changes.
| London | Sydney |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 09:00 |
| 01:00 | 10:00 |
| 02:00 | 11:00 |
| 03:00 | 12:00 |
| 04:00 | 13:00 |
| 05:00 | 14:00 |
| 06:00 | 15:00 |
| 07:00 | 16:00 |
| 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 10:00 | 19:00 |
| 11:00 | 20:00 |
| 12:00 | 21:00 |
| 13:00 | 22:00 |
| 14:00 | 23:00 |
| 15:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 16:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 17:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 08:00 (next day) |
FAQ
What is the current time difference between London and Sydney?
London is 9 hours behind Sydney. This uses the active IANA timezone offsets for today.
When does the London-Sydney time difference change in 2026?
The difference changes during 2026 because London changes UTC offset during the year and Sydney changes UTC offset during the year. Jan 1-Mar 28: London is 11 hours behind Sydney; Mar 29-Apr 4: London is 10 hours behind Sydney; Apr 5-Oct 3: London is 9 hours behind Sydney; Oct 4-Oct 24: London is 10 hours behind Sydney; Oct 25-Dec 31: London is 11 hours behind Sydney.
What are the current UTC offsets for London and Sydney?
London is currently UTC+01:00; Sydney is currently UTC+10:00.
Which direction does the clock change when flying from London to Sydney?
Travelers from London to Sydney move their clock forward by 9 hours.
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