Sydney to Port Elizabeth Time Difference
Port Elizabeth is 8 hours behind Sydney. When it is noon in Sydney, it is 04:00 in Port Elizabeth.
Sydney (UTC+10) → Johannesburg (UTC+2)
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When it's 07:00 in Sydney, it's 23:00 in Port Elizabeth
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Sydney & Port Elizabeth◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
10,580 km
Est. Flight Time
~13.4h
Time Difference
-8h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Sydney
22:00
Port Elizabeth (-1)
09:00
Sydney
01:00
Port Elizabeth
12:00
Sydney
04:00
Port Elizabeth
15:00
Sydney
07:00
Port Elizabeth
18:00
Sydney
10:00
Port Elizabeth
21:00
Sydney
13:00
Port Elizabeth
00:00
Sydney
16:00
Port Elizabeth (-1)
03:00
Sydney
19:00
Port Elizabeth (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Sydney ahead of Port Elizabeth?
Port Elizabeth is 8 hours behind Sydney. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 04:00 in Port Elizabeth. Sydney operates on Australia/Sydney (UTC+10), while Port Elizabeth uses Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+2).
What is the best time to call Port Elizabeth from Sydney?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Sydney and Port Elizabeth. The best window is 17:00–18:00 Sydney time (09:00–10:00 in Port Elizabeth).
Does the Sydney to Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth
The distance between Sydney and Port Elizabeth is approximately 10,580 km. A direct flight typically takes around 13.4 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Port Elizabeth time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.