Time difference between Washington, D.C. and Sydney

Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Washington, D.C..

United States · Eastern Standard Time

7:30 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Australia · Australian Eastern Daylight Time

11:30 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Washington, D.C. to Sydney time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Sydney?

Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Washington, D.C.. Washington, D.C. is on UTC−5 and Sydney is on UTC+11.

What time is it in Sydney when it is 9 AM in Washington, D.C.?

When it is 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., it is 1:00 AM the next day in Sydney.

When is the best time to call Sydney from Washington, D.C.?

The best time to call or meet is 5:00 PM–6:00 PM in Washington, D.C. (9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Sydney), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Washington, D.C. and Sydney?

Both Washington, D.C. and Sydney usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Sydney change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when Sydney will be 15 hours ahead of Washington, D.C..

Washington, D.C. is 16 hours behind Sydney. More: time in Washington, D.C. · time in Sydney