Recife to Sydney Time Difference
Sydney is 13 hours ahead of Recife. When it is noon in Recife, it is 01:00 in Sydney.
Recife (UTC-3) → Sydney (UTC+10)
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When it's 07:00 in Recife, it's 20:00 in Sydney
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Recife & Sydney◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
15,310 km
Est. Flight Time
~19h
Time Difference
+13h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Recife
19:00
Sydney
09:00
Recife
22:00
Sydney
12:00
Recife
01:00
Sydney (+1)
15:00
Recife
04:00
Sydney (+1)
18:00
Recife
07:00
Sydney (+1)
21:00
Recife
10:00
Sydney (+1)
00:00
Recife
13:00
Sydney
03:00
Recife
16:00
Sydney
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Recife behind Sydney?
Sydney is 13 hours ahead of Recife. When it is 12:00 noon in Recife, it is 01:00 in Sydney. Recife operates on America/Recife (UTC-3), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10).
What is the best time to call Sydney from Recife?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Recife and Sydney due to the 13 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Recife 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 Recife and Sydney
The distance between Recife and Sydney is approximately 15,310 km. A direct flight typically takes around 19 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Sydney time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.