Washington D.C. to Sydney Time Difference
🇺🇸 Washington D.C. 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
15,710 km
Approx. flight
18.5h
Hour-by-Hour: Washington D.C. to Sydney
| 🇺🇸 Washington D.C. | 🇦🇺 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 Washington D.C. 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, Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C. and Sydney. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Sydney?
The time difference between Washington D.C. and Sydney is currently 15 hours ahead. Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C., what time is it in Sydney?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Washington D.C., it is 3:00 AM in Sydney. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Washington D.C. and Sydney change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C. and Sydney?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Washington D.C. and Sydney. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Washington D.C. ahead or behind Sydney?
Washington D.C. is currently 15 hours behind Sydney.
What time zone is Washington D.C. in?
Washington D.C. is in the America/New York time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). Washington D.C. observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Washington D.C. in Sydney?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Washington D.C., it is 3:00 PM in Sydney.