Time Difference Between Sydney and Charlotte

The time difference between Sydney and Charlotte is 15 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 21:00 in Charlotte. Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+11), while Charlotte uses America/New_York (UTC-4).

Charlotte is 15 hours behind Sydney — 15 hours
Sydney, Australia
07:57:02
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)
Charlotte, United States
16:57:02
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Sydney vs Charlotte

Detail Sydney Charlotte
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyAmerica/New_York
UTC OffsetUTC+11UTC-4
AbbreviationAEDTEDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryAustraliaUnited States
RegionOceaniaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 15 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Sydney and Charlotte. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney or late evenings in Charlotte tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both Sydney and Charlotte are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 15 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 Charlotte?

The time difference is 15 hours. Charlotte is 15 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 Charlotte?

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 Charlotte time?

Subtract 15 hours from Sydney time to get Charlotte 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.