Time difference

Time Difference Between Sydney and Kano

Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Kano. The current difference is 9 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

SydneyAustralia 🇦🇺

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Australia/SydneyUTC+10
KanoNigeria 🇳🇬

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Africa/LagosUTC+1
02 — Difference

Sydney vs Kano

Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Kano. When it is 12:00 in Sydney, it is 03:00 in Kano.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Sydney
UTC+10
Kano
UTC+1
Difference
9 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

With a 9 hours gap, standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in Sydney and Kano do not overlap. A workable call usually means an early start for one city or a late finish for the other.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Sydney observes daylight saving time while Kano does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
9 hours
Sydney zone
Australia/Sydney
Kano zone
Africa/Lagos
Sydney offset
UTC+10
Kano offset
UTC+1
Sydney DST
Yes
Kano DST
No
Countries
Australia · Nigeria
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Sydney and Kano?

Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Kano right now.

Is Sydney ahead of Kano?

Yes, Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Kano.

Do Sydney and Kano observe daylight saving time?

Sydney observes daylight saving time while Kano does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Sydney and Kano?

Standard 09:00–17:00 working hours do not overlap, so one side would need an early or late meeting.