Sydney to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 1 hour behind Sydney. When it is noon in Sydney, it is 11:00 in Tokyo.
Sydney (UTC+10) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 23:00 in Sydney, it's 22:00 in Tokyo
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
7,826 km
Est. Flight Time
~10.2h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Sydney
05:00
Tokyo
09:00
Sydney
08:00
Tokyo
12:00
Sydney
11:00
Tokyo
15:00
Sydney
14:00
Tokyo
18:00
Sydney
17:00
Tokyo
21:00
Sydney
20:00
Tokyo
00:00
Sydney
23:00
Tokyo (-1)
03:00
Sydney
02:00
Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Sydney ahead of Tokyo?
Tokyo is 1 hour behind Sydney. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 11:00 in Tokyo. Sydney operates on Australia/Sydney (UTC+10), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Sydney?
There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Sydney and Tokyo. The best window is 10:00–18:00 Sydney time (09:00–17:00 in Tokyo).
Does the Sydney to Tokyo 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 Tokyo
The distance between Sydney and Tokyo is approximately 7,826 km. A direct flight typically takes around 10.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.