Sydney to Recife Time Difference
Recife is 13 hours behind Sydney. When it is noon in Sydney, it is 23:00 in Recife.
Sydney (UTC+10) → Recife (UTC-3)
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When it's 20:00 in Sydney, it's 07:00 in Recife
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Sydney & Recife◐ 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
Sydney
17:00
Recife (-1)
09:00
Sydney
20:00
Recife (-1)
12:00
Sydney
23:00
Recife (-1)
15:00
Sydney
02:00
Recife
18:00
Sydney
05:00
Recife
21:00
Sydney
08:00
Recife
00:00
Sydney
11:00
Recife (-1)
03:00
Sydney
14:00
Recife (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Sydney ahead of Recife?
Recife is 13 hours behind Sydney. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 23:00 in Recife. Sydney operates on Australia/Sydney (UTC+10), while Recife uses America/Recife (UTC-3).
What is the best time to call Recife from Sydney?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Sydney and Recife due to the 13 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Sydney to Recife 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 Recife
The distance between Sydney and Recife is approximately 15,310 km. A direct flight typically takes around 19 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Recife time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.