Time Difference Between Sydney and Edmonton

The time difference between Sydney and Edmonton is 17 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 19:00 in Edmonton. Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+11), while Edmonton uses America/Edmonton (UTC-6).

Edmonton is 17 hours behind Sydney — 17 hours
Sydney, Australia
07:54:37
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)
Edmonton, Canada
14:54:37
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-6 · MDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Sydney vs Edmonton

Detail Sydney Edmonton
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyAmerica/Edmonton
UTC OffsetUTC+11UTC-6
AbbreviationAEDTMDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryAustraliaCanada
RegionOceaniaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 17 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Sydney and Edmonton. 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 Sydney time to Edmonton time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both Sydney and Edmonton 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 Sydney and Edmonton?

The time difference is 17 hours. Edmonton is 17 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 Edmonton?

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 Edmonton time?

Subtract 17 hours from Sydney time to get Edmonton 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.