Time Difference Between Tokyo and Sydney

    The current time difference between Tokyo, Japan and Sydney, Australia is 2 hours. Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo. The time difference may change during Daylight Saving Time.

    Tokyo, Japan

    Current Time

    4:49:14 AM

    Friday, September 4, 2026

    UTC+9
    No DST

    Sydney, Australia

    Current Time

    5:49:14 AM

    Friday, September 4, 2026

    UTC+11
    DST Observed

    Time Conversion Table

    TokyoSydneyDate
    12:00 AM2:00 AMSame Day
    1:00 AM3:00 AMSame Day
    2:00 AM4:00 AMSame Day
    3:00 AM5:00 AMSame Day
    4:00 AM6:00 AMSame Day
    5:00 AM7:00 AMSame Day
    6:00 AM8:00 AMSame Day
    7:00 AM9:00 AMSame Day
    8:00 AM10:00 AMSame Day
    9:00 AM11:00 AMSame Day
    10:00 AM12:00 PMSame Day
    11:00 AM1:00 PMSame Day
    12:00 PM2:00 PMSame Day
    1:00 PM3:00 PMSame Day
    2:00 PM4:00 PMSame Day
    3:00 PM5:00 PMSame Day
    4:00 PM6:00 PMSame Day
    5:00 PM7:00 PMSame Day
    6:00 PM8:00 PMSame Day
    7:00 PM9:00 PMSame Day
    8:00 PM10:00 PMSame Day
    9:00 PM11:00 PMSame Day
    10:00 PM12:00 AM
    Next Day
    11:00 PM1:00 AM
    Next Day

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    Time Zones of Tokyo and Sydney

    Tokyo Time Zone

    • Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
    • Standard UTC Offset: UTC+9
    • DST: Not observed

    Sydney Time Zone

    • Timezone: Australia/Sydney
    • Standard UTC Offset: UTC+11
    • DST: Observed
    • DST Offset: UTC+12

    Does the Time Difference Change During the Year?

    Australia observes DST but Japan does not. During Australia's DST period, the time difference changes by 1 hour. Australia's DST practices vary by state. New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and ACT observe DST from the first Sunday of October to the first Sunday of April. Queensland, Western Australia, and Northern Territory do not observe DST.

    Is Sydney Ahead or Behind Tokyo?

    Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo. For example, when it is 8:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 10:00 AM in Sydney. When it is 10:00 PM in Tokyo, it is 12:00 AM the next day in Sydney.

    About Tokyo and Sydney

    About Tokyo

    Tokyo, Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area, operates on Japan Standard Time (JST/UTC+9). As a global center for technology, finance, and culture, Tokyo's time zone is essential for international business coordination across Asia and beyond.

    About Sydney

    Sydney, Australia's largest city, operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/UTC+10) and shifts to AEDT (UTC+11) during Daylight Saving Time. Home to the iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney is Australia's financial and cultural capital.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Sydney

    11:00 AM

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    Current UTC Time

    7:49:14 PM

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