Live Synchronized Time Difference
SydneytoNew YorkTime Difference
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Sydney
Australia (GMT+11)02:10:18UTC+11:00
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New York
United States (EDT)11:10:18UTC-4:00
Direct Distance15,989 km (9,935 miles)
Estimated Flight Time~19.3 hours
Business Overlap0 overlapping hours (9am–5pm)
Feasible Shoulder Hours Window
Recommended calling window between Sydney and New York
Off-Peak Calling Window
Sydney Time
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
New York Time
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
There are no overlapping 9-to-5 working hours between Sydney and New York. The optimal compromise window falls during morning/evening shoulder periods (7:00 AM – 9:00 PM) when participants in both locations are awake.
24-Hour Schedule Conversion Matrix
Compare every hour of the day between Sydney and New York.
Work (9am-5pm)ShoulderSleep / Off
| Sydney Time (Australia) | New York Time (United States) | Status & Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00AM | 09:00AM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 01:00AM | 10:00AM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 02:00AM | 11:00AM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 03:00AM | 12:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 04:00AM | 13:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 05:00AM | 14:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 06:00AM | 15:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 07:00AM | 16:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 08:00AM | 17:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 09:00AM | 18:00PM-1 day | 🟡 Feasible (Shoulder Hour) |
| 10:00AM | 19:00PM-1 day | 🟡 Feasible (Shoulder Hour) |
| 11:00AM | 20:00PM-1 day | 🟡 Feasible (Shoulder Hour) |
| 12:00PM | 21:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 13:00PM | 22:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 14:00PM | 23:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 15:00PM | 00:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 16:00PM | 01:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 17:00PM | 02:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 18:00PM | 03:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 19:00PM | 04:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 20:00PM | 05:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 21:00PM | 06:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 22:00PM | 07:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 23:00PM | 08:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and New York?
New York is 15 hours behind Sydney.
What is the best time to schedule a cross-border meeting between Sydney and New York?
Because of the wide timezone separation, a compromise meeting window during early morning in one location and evening in the other is recommended.
Does daylight saving time (DST) affect the time difference between Sydney and New York?
Yes. If either Australia or United States observes seasonal Daylight Saving Time transitions, the offset difference shifts by one hour on scheduled transition dates.