Time Difference Between Brisbane and Sydney

The time difference between Brisbane and Sydney is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Brisbane, it is 13:00 in Sydney. Brisbane uses the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+11).

Sydney is 1 hour ahead of Brisbane — 1 hour
Brisbane, Australia
08:26:56
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+10 · AEST
Sydney, Australia
09:26:56
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Brisbane vs Sydney

Detail Brisbane Sydney
Time Zone IDAustralia/BrisbaneAustralia/Sydney
UTC OffsetUTC+10UTC+11
AbbreviationAESTAEDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryAustraliaAustralia
RegionOceaniaOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Brisbane and Sydney (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–16:00 in Brisbane  =  10:00–17:00 in Sydney

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Brisbane time to Sydney time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Brisbane Sydney
00:00 01:00 Night
01:00 02:00 Night
02:00 03:00 Night
03:00 04:00 Night
04:00 05:00 Night
05:00 06:00 Night
06:00 07:00
07:00 08:00
08:00 09:00
09:00 10:00 Overlap
10:00 11:00 Overlap
11:00 12:00 Overlap
12:00 13:00 Overlap
13:00 14:00 Overlap
14:00 15:00 Overlap
15:00 16:00 Overlap
16:00 17:00
17:00 18:00
18:00 19:00
19:00 20:00
20:00 21:00
21:00 22:00
22:00 23:00 Night
23:00 00:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Sydney is currently observing daylight saving time, while Brisbane is on standard time. When Sydney switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Sydney?

The time difference is 1 hour. Sydney is 1 hour ahead of Brisbane.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Brisbane to Sydney?

The best window is between 09:00 and 16:00 Brisbane time, which corresponds to 10:00–17:00 in Sydney. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Brisbane time to Sydney time?

Add 1 hour to Brisbane time to get Sydney time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.