Detroit to Sydney Time Difference
🇺🇸 Detroit is currently 15 hours ahead of 🇦🇺 Sydney. This difference varies between 14h and 16h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+15h
Business overlap
None
Distance
15,257 km
Approx. flight
17.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Detroit to Sydney
| 🇺🇸 Detroit | 🇦🇺 Sydney | Note |
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| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Detroit and Sydney observe Daylight Saving Time, but they may switch on different dates. The time difference varies between 14 hours ahead and 16 hours ahead throughout the year. Currently, Detroit is 15 hours ahead relative to Sydney.
Min difference
14h
Max difference
16h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Detroit and Sydney. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Detroit and Sydney?
The time difference between Detroit and Sydney is currently 15 hours ahead. Detroit uses EDT (UTC-4), while Sydney uses GMT+11 (UTC+11). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 14 hours ahead to 16 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Detroit, what time is it in Sydney?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Detroit, it is 3:00 AM in Sydney. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Detroit and Sydney change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Detroit observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 14 hours ahead and 16 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Detroit and Sydney?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Detroit and Sydney. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Detroit ahead or behind Sydney?
Detroit is currently 15 hours behind Sydney.
What time zone is Detroit in?
Detroit is in the America/Detroit time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). Detroit observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Detroit in Sydney?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Detroit, it is 3:00 PM in Sydney.