Sydney to Philadelphia Time Difference
🇦🇺 Sydney is currently 15 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Philadelphia. This difference varies between 16h and 14h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-15h
Business overlap
None
Distance
15,884 km
Approx. flight
18.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Sydney to Philadelphia
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | 🇺🇸 Philadelphia | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Sydney and Philadelphia observe Daylight Saving Time, but they may switch on different dates. The time difference varies between 16 hours behind and 14 hours behind throughout the year. Currently, Sydney is 15 hours behind relative to Philadelphia.
Min difference
16h
Max difference
14h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Sydney and Philadelphia. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Philadelphia?
The time difference between Sydney and Philadelphia is currently 15 hours behind. Sydney uses GMT+11 (UTC+11), while Philadelphia uses EDT (UTC-4). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 16 hours behind to 14 hours behind.
When it's noon in Sydney, what time is it in Philadelphia?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Sydney, it is 9:00 PM in Philadelphia. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Sydney and Philadelphia change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 16 hours behind and 14 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Sydney and Philadelphia?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Sydney and Philadelphia. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Sydney ahead or behind Philadelphia?
Sydney is currently 15 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
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 Philadelphia?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Sydney, it is 9:00 AM in Philadelphia.