Sydney to Durham Time Difference
Durham is 15 hours behind Sydney. When it is noon in Sydney, it is 21:00 in Durham.
Sydney (UTC+11) → New York (UTC-4)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 12:00 in Sydney, it's 21:00 in Durham
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Sydney & Durham◐ 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
Sydney
15:00
Durham (-1)
09:00
Sydney
18:00
Durham (-1)
12:00
Sydney
21:00
Durham (-1)
15:00
Sydney
00:00
Durham
18:00
Sydney
03:00
Durham
21:00
Sydney
06:00
Durham
00:00
Sydney
09:00
Durham (-1)
03:00
Sydney
12:00
Durham (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Sydney ahead of Durham?
Durham is 15 hours behind Sydney. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 21:00 in Durham. Sydney operates on Australia/Sydney (UTC+11), while Durham uses America/New York (UTC-4).
What is the best time to call Durham from Sydney?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Sydney and Durham due to the 15 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Sydney to Durham 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 Sydney and Durham
The distance between Sydney and Durham is approximately 15,492 km. A direct flight typically takes around 19.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Durham time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.