Sydney to Townsville Time Difference
Sydney and Townsville are in the same time zone — no time difference.
Sydney (UTC+10) → Brisbane (UTC+10)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 18:00 in Sydney, it's 18:00 in Townsville
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Sydney & Townsville✓ Perfect Match (8 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
1,682 km
Est. Flight Time
~3h
Time Difference
0h
Work Hours Overlap
8h
Excellent
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Today 09:00
09:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Sydney
06:00
Townsville
09:00
Sydney
09:00
Townsville
12:00
Sydney
12:00
Townsville
15:00
Sydney
15:00
Townsville
18:00
Sydney
18:00
Townsville
21:00
Sydney
21:00
Townsville
00:00
Sydney
00:00
Townsville
03:00
Sydney
03:00
Townsville
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a time difference between Sydney and Townsville?
Sydney and Townsville share the same UTC offset — there is no time difference between them. Sydney operates on Australia/Sydney (UTC+10), while Townsville uses Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10).
What is the best time to call Townsville from Sydney?
There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Sydney and Townsville. The best window is 09:00–17:00 Sydney time (09:00–17:00 in Townsville).
Does the Sydney to Townsville 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 Townsville
The distance between Sydney and Townsville is approximately 1,682 km. A direct flight typically takes around 3 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Townsville time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.