Sydney to Seattle Time Converter
Seattle is 19 hours behind Sydney right now. 9:00 AM in Sydney is 2:00 PM in Seattle (the day before).
Time now: Sydney and Seattle
Seattle is 19 hours behind Sydney right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 19 hours at some times of the year and 17 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Sydney and Seattle are about 12,470 km (7,748 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11:00) and Seattle is on PST (UTC-08:00).
Sydney to Seattle conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Sydney | Seattle |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Sydney and Seattle
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Sydney = 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Seattle
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Sydney and Seattle change?
Yes. Right now Seattle is 19 hours behind Sydney. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Seattle moves its clocks forward. Seattle is 18 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 19 hours before).
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Seattle is 17 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 18 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Seattle is 18 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 17 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Seattle moves its clocks back. Seattle is 19 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 18 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Sydney is 2:00 PM (previous day) to 11:00 PM (previous day) in Seattle.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Seattle is 4:00 AM (next day) to 1:00 PM (next day) in Sydney.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Seattle?
Seattle is 19 hours behind Sydney right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 19 hours at some times of the year and 17 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Sydney to Seattle?
Subtract 19 hours from the Sydney time to get the Seattle time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Sydney is 2:00 PM in Seattle (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Seattle?
It is 3:21 PM in Seattle on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 10:21 AM in Sydney.
Does the time difference between Sydney and Seattle change during the year?
Yes. Right now Seattle is 19 hours behind Sydney. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Seattle moves its clocks forward. Seattle is 18 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 19 hours before). Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Seattle is 17 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 18 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Seattle is 18 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 17 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Seattle moves its clocks back. Seattle is 19 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 18 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Sydney and Seattle?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Sydney = 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Seattle. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.