Sydney to San José Time Difference
🇦🇺 Sydney is currently 17 hours behind of 🇨🇷 San José. This difference varies between 17h and 16h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-17h
Business overlap
2h
Distance
13,807 km
Approx. flight
16.2h
Hour-by-Hour: Sydney to San José
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | 🇨🇷 San José | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, while San José does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 17 hours behind and 16 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Sydney is 17 hours behind relative to San José.
Min difference
17h
Max difference
16h
Best Meeting Times
There are 2 overlapping business hours between Sydney and San José (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇦🇺 Sydney
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🇨🇷 San José
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and San José?
The time difference between Sydney and San José is currently 17 hours behind. Sydney uses GMT+11 (UTC+11), while San José uses CST (UTC-6). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 17 hours behind to 16 hours behind.
When it's noon in Sydney, what time is it in San José?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Sydney, it is 7:00 PM in San José. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Sydney and San José change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 17 hours behind and 16 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Sydney and San José?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM in Sydney (which is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San José). This 2-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Sydney ahead or behind San José?
Sydney is currently 17 hours ahead of San José.
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 San José?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Sydney, it is 7:00 AM in San José.