Time Difference Between Edmonton and Sydney

The time difference between Edmonton and Sydney is 17 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Edmonton, it is 05:00 in Sydney. Edmonton uses the America/Edmonton time zone (UTC-6), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+11).

Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Edmonton — 17 hours
Edmonton, Canada
16:19:35
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-6 · MDT (DST)
Sydney, Australia
09:19:35
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Edmonton vs Sydney

Detail Edmonton Sydney
Time Zone IDAmerica/EdmontonAustralia/Sydney
UTC OffsetUTC-6UTC+11
AbbreviationMDTAEDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryCanadaAustralia
RegionNorth AmericaOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 17 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Edmonton and Sydney. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney or late evenings in Edmonton tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both Edmonton and Sydney are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 17 hours difference reflects both cities' DST offsets. When one city switches back to standard time before the other, the gap will temporarily change by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Edmonton and Sydney?

The time difference is 17 hours. Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Edmonton.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they may switch on different dates, causing the gap to shift by 1 hour temporarily.

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

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Edmonton time to Sydney time?

Add 17 hours to Edmonton 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.