Detroit to Sydney Time Difference
Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Detroit. When it is noon in Detroit, it is 02:00 in Sydney.
Detroit (UTC-4) → Sydney (UTC+10)
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When it's 23:00 in Detroit, it's 13:00 in Sydney
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Detroit & Sydney◐ Extended Hours (3 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
15,257 km
Est. Flight Time
~18.9h
Time Difference
+14h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Detroit
20:00
Sydney
09:00
Detroit
23:00
Sydney
12:00
Detroit
02:00
Sydney (+1)
15:00
Detroit
05:00
Sydney (+1)
18:00
Detroit
08:00
Sydney (+1)
21:00
Detroit
11:00
Sydney (+1)
00:00
Detroit
14:00
Sydney
03:00
Detroit
17:00
Sydney
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Detroit behind Sydney?
Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Detroit. When it is 12:00 noon in Detroit, it is 02:00 in Sydney. Detroit operates on America/Detroit (UTC-4), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10).
What is the best time to call Sydney from Detroit?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Detroit and Sydney due to the 14 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Detroit 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 Detroit and Sydney
The distance between Detroit and Sydney is approximately 15,257 km. A direct flight typically takes around 18.9 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Sydney time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.