Time Difference Between Sydney and Edmonton

The time difference between Sydney and Edmonton is 16 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 20:00 in Edmonton. Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10), while Edmonton uses America/Edmonton (UTC-6).

Edmonton is 16 hours behind Sydney — 16 hours
Sydney, Australia
09:37:13
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+10 · AEST
Edmonton, Canada
17:37:13
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC-6 · MDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Sydney vs Edmonton

Detail Sydney Edmonton
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyAmerica/Edmonton
UTC OffsetUTC+10UTC-6
AbbreviationAESTMDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryAustraliaCanada
RegionOceaniaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 16 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 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

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

The time difference is 16 hours. Edmonton is 16 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 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 16 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.