Time Difference Between Sydney and Columbus

The time difference between Sydney and Columbus is 14 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 22:00 in Columbus. Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10), while Columbus uses America/New_York (UTC-4).

Columbus is 14 hours behind Sydney — 14 hours
Sydney, Australia
09:37:59
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+10 · AEST
Columbus, United States
19:37:59
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Sydney vs Columbus

Detail Sydney Columbus
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyAmerica/New_York
UTC OffsetUTC+10UTC-4
AbbreviationAESTEDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryAustraliaUnited States
RegionOceaniaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 14 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Sydney and Columbus. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney or late evenings in Columbus tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Columbus is currently observing daylight saving time, while Sydney is on standard time. When Columbus 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 Columbus?

The time difference is 14 hours. Columbus is 14 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 Columbus?

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 Columbus time?

Subtract 14 hours from Sydney time to get Columbus 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.