Sydney to Honolulu Time Difference
🇦🇺 Sydney is currently 21 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Honolulu. This difference varies between 21h and 20h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-21h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
8,166 km
Approx. flight
9.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Sydney to Honolulu
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | 🇺🇸 Honolulu | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, while Honolulu does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 21 hours behind and 20 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Sydney is 21 hours behind relative to Honolulu.
Min difference
21h
Max difference
20h
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Sydney and Honolulu (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇦🇺 Sydney
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🇺🇸 Honolulu
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Honolulu?
The time difference between Sydney and Honolulu is currently 21 hours behind. Sydney uses GMT+11 (UTC+11), while Honolulu uses HST (UTC-10). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 21 hours behind to 20 hours behind.
When it's noon in Sydney, what time is it in Honolulu?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Sydney, it is 3:00 PM in Honolulu. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Sydney and Honolulu change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 21 hours behind and 20 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Sydney and Honolulu?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM in Sydney (which is 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Honolulu). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Sydney ahead or behind Honolulu?
Sydney is currently 21 hours ahead of Honolulu.
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone, currently using GMT+11 (UTC+11). Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Sydney in Honolulu?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Sydney, it is 3:00 AM in Honolulu.