Time Difference Between Virginia Beach and Sydney

The time difference between Virginia Beach and Sydney is 14 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Virginia Beach, it is 02:00 in Sydney. Virginia Beach uses the America/New_York time zone (UTC-4), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10).

Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Virginia Beach — 14 hours
Virginia Beach, United States
20:46:41
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)
Sydney, Australia
10:46:41
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+10 · AEST

Time Zone Details: Virginia Beach vs Sydney

Detail Virginia Beach Sydney
Time Zone IDAmerica/New_YorkAustralia/Sydney
UTC OffsetUTC-4UTC+10
AbbreviationEDTAEST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited StatesAustralia
RegionVirginiaOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 14 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Virginia Beach and Sydney. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney or late evenings in Virginia Beach tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Virginia Beach is currently observing daylight saving time, while Sydney is on standard time. When Virginia Beach switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Virginia Beach–Sydney Scheduling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Virginia Beach and Sydney?

The time difference is 14 hours. Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Virginia Beach.

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 Virginia Beach to Sydney?

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 Virginia Beach time to Sydney time?

Add 14 hours to Virginia Beach time to get Sydney time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

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