Time Difference Between Sydney and Lyon

The time difference between Sydney and Lyon is 10 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 02:00 in Lyon. Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+11), while Lyon uses Europe/Paris (UTC+1).

Lyon is 10 hours behind Sydney — 10 hours
Sydney, Australia
07:54:37
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)
Lyon, France
21:54:37
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+1 · CET

Time Zone Details: Sydney vs Lyon

Detail Sydney Lyon
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyEurope/Paris
UTC OffsetUTC+11UTC+1
AbbreviationAEDTCET
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryAustraliaFrance
RegionOceaniaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 10 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Sydney and Lyon. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney or late evenings in Lyon tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

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

The time difference is 10 hours. Lyon is 10 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 Lyon?

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 Lyon time?

Subtract 10 hours from Sydney time to get Lyon 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.