Abilene to Sydney Time Difference
Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Abilene. When it is noon in Abilene, it is 03:00 in Sydney.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Sydney (UTC+10)
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When it's 20:00 in Abilene, it's 11:00 in Sydney
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Abilene & Sydney◐ Extended Hours (5 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
13,550 km
Est. Flight Time
~16.9h
Time Difference
+15h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Abilene
21:00
Sydney
09:00
Abilene
00:00
Sydney (+1)
12:00
Abilene
03:00
Sydney (+1)
15:00
Abilene
06:00
Sydney (+1)
18:00
Abilene
09:00
Sydney (+1)
21:00
Abilene
12:00
Sydney (+1)
00:00
Abilene
15:00
Sydney
03:00
Abilene
18:00
Sydney
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Abilene behind Sydney?
Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Abilene. When it is 12:00 noon in Abilene, it is 03:00 in Sydney. Abilene operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10).
What is the best time to call Sydney from Abilene?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Abilene and Sydney due to the 15 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Abilene to Sydney time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Abilene and Sydney
The distance between Abilene and Sydney is approximately 13,550 km. A direct flight typically takes around 16.9 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Sydney time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.