Time Difference Between Sydney and Ankara

The time difference between Sydney and Ankara is 8 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 04:00 in Ankara. Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+11), while Ankara uses Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3).

Ankara is 8 hours behind Sydney — 8 hours
Sydney, Australia
07:54:44
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)
Ankara, Turkey
23:54:44
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+3 · +03

Time Zone Details: Sydney vs Ankara

Detail Sydney Ankara
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyEurope/Istanbul
UTC OffsetUTC+11UTC+3
AbbreviationAEDT+03
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryAustraliaTurkey
RegionOceaniaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 8 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Sydney and Ankara. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney or late evenings in Ankara tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Sydney is currently observing daylight saving time, while Ankara 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 Sydney and Ankara?

The time difference is 8 hours. Ankara is 8 hours behind Sydney.

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 Sydney to Ankara?

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 Sydney time to Ankara time?

Subtract 8 hours from Sydney time to get Ankara 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.