Sydney & Washington D.C. time difference
Washington D.C. is 15 hours behind Sydney (16 hours in winter). Current time, 24-hour table, DST changes and the best time to call.
Washington D.C. is 15 hours behind Sydney (16 hours in winter).
City Comparison Insights
- Sydney — Australia, Australia/Sydney (UTC+11), AUD, Local time: 11:25
- Washington D.C. — United States, America/New_York (UTC-4), USD, Local time: 20:25
Sydney to Washington D.C. time conversion table (24 hours)
Each hour in Sydney with the matching time in Washington D.C.. +1 is the next day, −1 the previous day.
| Sydney | Washington D.C. |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 09:00 −1 |
| 01:00 | 10:00 −1 |
| 02:00 | 11:00 −1 |
| 03:00 | 12:00 −1 |
| 04:00 | 13:00 −1 |
| 05:00 | 14:00 −1 |
| 06:00 | 15:00 −1 |
| 07:00 | 16:00 −1 |
| 08:00 | 17:00 −1 |
| 09:00 | 18:00 −1 |
| 10:00 | 19:00 −1 |
| 11:00 | 20:00 −1 |
| 12:00 | 21:00 −1 |
| 13:00 | 22:00 −1 |
| 14:00 | 23:00 −1 |
| 15:00 | 00:00 |
| 16:00 | 01:00 |
| 17:00 | 02:00 |
| 18:00 | 03:00 |
| 19:00 | 04:00 |
| 20:00 | 05:00 |
| 21:00 | 06:00 |
| 22:00 | 07:00 |
| 23:00 | 08:00 |
Best time to call or meet
Business hours (09:00–17:00) do not overlap. Best compromise: Sydney 08:00–09:00 = Washington D.C. 17:00–18:00 (previous day).
Daylight saving time (DST)
- Summer time: 14 hours / Winter time: 16 hours.
- From November 1, 2026, the difference becomes 16 hours.
- Washington D.C. changes on March 14, 2027 and Sydney on April 4, 2027, so between those dates the difference is 15 hours.
- From October 3, 2027, the difference becomes 15 hours.
- Sydney: UTC offset changes from UTC+11 to UTC+10 on April 4, 2027.
- Washington D.C.: UTC offset changes from UTC−4 to UTC−5 on November 1, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Washington D.C.?
Washington D.C. is 15 hours behind Sydney (16 hours in winter).
What time is it in Washington D.C. when it is 9:00 in Sydney?
When it is 9:00 in Sydney, it is 18:00 in Washington D.C. (previous day).
What is the best time to call from Sydney to Washington D.C.?
Business hours (09:00–17:00) do not overlap. Best compromise: Sydney 08:00–09:00 = Washington D.C. 17:00–18:00 (previous day).
Does daylight saving time change the time difference between Sydney and Washington D.C.?
Summer time: 14 hours / Winter time: 16 hours. From November 1, 2026, the difference becomes 16 hours.
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