Sydney to Lincoln Time Difference
Lincoln is 16 hours behind Sydney. When it is noon in Sydney, it is 20:00 in Lincoln.
Sydney (UTC+11) → Chicago (UTC-5)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 19:00 in Sydney, it's 03:00 in Lincoln
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Sydney & Lincoln◐ 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
Sydney
14:00
Lincoln (-1)
09:00
Sydney
17:00
Lincoln (-1)
12:00
Sydney
20:00
Lincoln (-1)
15:00
Sydney
23:00
Lincoln (-1)
18:00
Sydney
02:00
Lincoln
21:00
Sydney
05:00
Lincoln
00:00
Sydney
08:00
Lincoln (-1)
03:00
Sydney
11:00
Lincoln (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Sydney ahead of Lincoln?
Lincoln is 16 hours behind Sydney. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 20:00 in Lincoln. Sydney operates on Australia/Sydney (UTC+11), while Lincoln uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Lincoln from Sydney?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Sydney and Lincoln due to the 16 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Sydney to Lincoln 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 Lincoln
The distance between Sydney and Lincoln is approximately 14,113 km. A direct flight typically takes around 17.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Lincoln time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.