London to Sydney Time Difference (2026)

Sydney is 9 hours ahead of London. Standard 9 AM–5 PM business hours in London and Sydney do not overlap, so a live call needs one side outside normal hours. Clocks change on October 4, 2026, which briefly shifts the gap between London and Sydney — the converter on this page always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

• When it's 9:00 AM in London, it's 6:00 PM in Sydney.
• When it's 9:00 AM in Sydney, it's 12:00 AM in London.

Sydney is currently 9 hours ahead of London.

Best times to meet

Standard 9 AM – 5 PM hours in London and Sydney do not overlap. The least-bad options are an early start in one city or a late evening call in the other — for example a 7–8 AM meeting in London, or a 6–8 PM meeting in Sydney.

Quick conversion table

Daylight saving

On October 4, 2026, Sydney shifts for daylight saving. After that, Sydney will be 10 hours ahead of London (currently 9 hours ahead of London). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

• London is currently observing daylight saving time.
• Sydney is not currently observing daylight saving time (standard time is in effect).

Frequently asked questions

Is Sydney ahead of or behind London?

Sydney is 9 hours ahead of London.

How many hours ahead of London is Sydney?

Sydney is 9 hours ahead of London.

What time is 9 AM in London in Sydney?

9:00 AM in London is 6:00 PM in Sydney.

What time is noon in London in Sydney?

12:00 PM in London is 9:00 PM in Sydney.

What time is 5 PM in London in Sydney?

5:00 PM in London is 2:00 AM the next day in Sydney. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.

What time is 3 PM London in Sydney?

3:00 PM in London is 12:00 AM the next day in Sydney.

Is London currently observing daylight saving time?

London is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).

Is Sydney currently observing daylight saving time?

Sydney observes daylight saving time seasonally, but is not currently on DST (standard time is in effect).

Do London and Sydney observe daylight saving?

On October 4, 2026, Sydney shifts for daylight saving. After that, Sydney will be 10 hours ahead of London (currently 9 hours ahead of London). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

When is the best time to call Sydney from London?

London and Sydney business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in London or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.

When is the best time to call London from Sydney?

Sydney and London business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in Sydney or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.

London (GMT+1) to Sydney (GMT+10) — how do I convert quickly?

Add +9 hours to London local time to get Sydney local time. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.

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