Lincoln to Sydney Time Difference
Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Lincoln. When it is noon in Lincoln, it is 04:00 in Sydney.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Sydney (UTC+11)
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When it's 17:00 in Lincoln, it's 09:00 in Sydney
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Lincoln & Sydney◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
14,113 km
Est. Flight Time
~17.6h
Time Difference
+16h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Lincoln
22:00
Sydney
09:00
Lincoln
01:00
Sydney (+1)
12:00
Lincoln
04:00
Sydney (+1)
15:00
Lincoln
07:00
Sydney (+1)
18:00
Lincoln
10:00
Sydney (+1)
21:00
Lincoln
13:00
Sydney (+1)
00:00
Lincoln
16:00
Sydney
03:00
Lincoln
19:00
Sydney
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Lincoln behind Sydney?
Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Lincoln. When it is 12:00 noon in Lincoln, it is 04:00 in Sydney. Lincoln operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+11).
What is the best time to call Sydney from Lincoln?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Lincoln and Sydney. The best window is 17:00–18:00 Lincoln time (09:00–10:00 in Sydney).
Does the Lincoln 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 Lincoln and Sydney
The distance between Lincoln and Sydney is approximately 14,113 km. A direct flight typically takes around 17.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Sydney time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.