Time Difference Between Sydney and Medellin

The time difference between Sydney and Medellin is 16 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 20:00 in Medellin. Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+11), while Medellin uses America/Bogota (UTC-5).

Medellin is 16 hours behind Sydney — 16 hours
Sydney, Australia
07:57:33
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)
Medellin, Colombia
15:57:33
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · -05

Time Zone Details: Sydney vs Medellin

Detail Sydney Medellin
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyAmerica/Bogota
UTC OffsetUTC+11UTC-5
AbbreviationAEDT-05
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryAustraliaColombia
RegionOceaniaSouth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 16 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Sydney and Medellin. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney or late evenings in Medellin tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

Sydney Medellin
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

Sydney is currently observing daylight saving time, while Medellin 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 Medellin?

The time difference is 16 hours. Medellin 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 Medellin?

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 Medellin time?

Subtract 16 hours from Sydney time to get Medellin 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.