Durham to Sydney Time Difference
Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Durham. When it is noon in Durham, it is 03:00 in Sydney.
New York (UTC-4) → Sydney (UTC+11)
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When it's 08:00 in Durham, it's 23:00 in Sydney
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Durham & Sydney◐ Extended Hours (5 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
15,492 km
Est. Flight Time
~19.2h
Time Difference
+15h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Durham
21:00
Sydney
09:00
Durham
00:00
Sydney (+1)
12:00
Durham
03:00
Sydney (+1)
15:00
Durham
06:00
Sydney (+1)
18:00
Durham
09:00
Sydney (+1)
21:00
Durham
12:00
Sydney (+1)
00:00
Durham
15:00
Sydney
03:00
Durham
18:00
Sydney
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Durham behind Sydney?
Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Durham. When it is 12:00 noon in Durham, it is 03:00 in Sydney. Durham operates on America/New York (UTC-4), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+11).
What is the best time to call Sydney from Durham?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Durham and Sydney due to the 15 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Durham 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 Durham and Sydney
The distance between Durham and Sydney is approximately 15,492 km. A direct flight typically takes around 19.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Sydney time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.