Time Difference Between Sydney and Austin

The time difference between Sydney and Austin is 16 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 20:00 in Austin. Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+11), while Austin uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).

Austin is 16 hours behind Sydney — 16 hours
Sydney, Australia
07:54:30
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)
Austin, United States
15:54:30
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · CDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Sydney vs Austin

Detail Sydney Austin
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyAmerica/Chicago
UTC OffsetUTC+11UTC-5
AbbreviationAEDTCDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryAustraliaUnited States
RegionOceaniaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 16 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Sydney and Austin. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney or late evenings in Austin tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both Sydney and Austin are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 16 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 Sydney and Austin?

The time difference is 16 hours. Austin is 16 hours behind Sydney.

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 Sydney to Austin?

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 Austin time?

Subtract 16 hours from Sydney time to get Austin 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.