SydneyAustralia 🇦🇺
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Australia/SydneyUTC+10
Time difference
Time Difference Between Sydney and Washington
Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Washington. The current difference is 14 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.
Current local time
WashingtonUnited States 🇺🇸
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America/New_YorkUTC−4
Sydney vs Washington
Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Washington. When it is 12:00 in Sydney, it is 22:00 in Washington.
UTC offset comparison
Sydney
UTC+10
Washington
UTC−4
Difference
14 hours
Working-hours overlap
With a 14 hours gap, standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in Sydney and Washington do not overlap. A workable call usually means an early start for one city or a late finish for the other.
Event planner
Sydney
Washington
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Sydney 09–17Washington 09–17Best meeting window
Timeline shown in Sydney local time. Green columns are the best times to meet.
Does the difference change during the year?
Both cities observe daylight saving time on different schedules, so the difference changes at certain times of the year.
At a glance
Time difference
14 hours
Sydney zone
Australia/Sydney
Washington zone
America/New_York
Sydney offset
UTC+10
Washington offset
UTC−4
Sydney DST
Yes
Washington DST
Yes
Countries
Australia · United States
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Frequently asked
What is the time difference between Sydney and Washington?
Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Washington right now.
Is Sydney ahead of Washington?
Yes, Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Washington.
Do Sydney and Washington observe daylight saving time?
Both cities observe daylight saving time on different schedules, so the difference changes at certain times of the year.
What is the best meeting time between Sydney and Washington?
Standard 09:00–17:00 working hours do not overlap, so one side would need an early or late meeting.