Washington, D.C. is currently 14 hours behind Sydney.

Best times to meet

Standard 9 AM – 5 PM hours in Sydney and Washington, D.C. 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 Sydney, or a 6–8 PM meeting in Washington, D.C..

Quick conversion table

Daylight saving

Heads up: the gap will widen to 15 hours around October 8, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead is Washington, D.C. than Sydney?

Washington, D.C. is 14 hours behind Sydney.

What time is 9 AM in Sydney in Washington, D.C.?

9:00 AM in Sydney is 7:00 PM the previous day in Washington, D.C..

Do Sydney and Washington, D.C. observe daylight saving?

Heads up: the gap will widen to 15 hours around October 8, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.

When is the best time to call Washington, D.C. from Sydney?

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

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