Time Difference Between Sydney and Oklahoma City

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

Oklahoma City is 17 hours behind Sydney — 17 hours
Sydney, Australia
03:56:36
Sunday, November 8, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)
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Oklahoma City, United States
10:56:36
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-6 · CST

Time Zone Details: Sydney vs Oklahoma City

Detail Sydney Oklahoma City
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyAmerica/Chicago
UTC OffsetUTC+11UTC-6
AbbreviationAEDTCST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryAustraliaUnited States
RegionOceaniaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 17 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Sydney and Oklahoma City. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney or late evenings in Oklahoma City tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

Sydney Oklahoma City
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

Sydney is currently observing daylight saving time, while Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City?

The time difference is 17 hours. Oklahoma City is 17 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 Oklahoma City?

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 Oklahoma City time?

Subtract 17 hours from Sydney time to get Oklahoma City 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.