Sydney to Toronto Time Converter
Toronto is 16 hours behind Sydney right now. 9:00 AM in Sydney is 5:00 PM in Toronto (the day before).
Time now: Sydney and Toronto
Toronto is 16 hours behind Sydney right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 16 hours at some times of the year and 14 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Sydney and Toronto are about 15,567 km (9,673 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11:00) and Toronto is on EST (UTC-05:00).
Sydney to Toronto conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Sydney | Toronto |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Sydney and Toronto
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Sydney = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Toronto
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 Toronto change?
Yes. Right now Toronto is 16 hours behind Sydney. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Toronto moves its clocks forward. Toronto is 15 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 16 hours before).
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Toronto is 14 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 15 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Toronto is 15 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 14 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Toronto moves its clocks back. Toronto is 16 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 15 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Sydney is 5:00 PM (previous day) to 2:00 AM in Toronto.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Toronto is 1:00 AM (next day) to 10:00 AM (next day) in Sydney.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Toronto?
Toronto is 16 hours behind Sydney right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 16 hours at some times of the year and 14 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Sydney to Toronto?
Subtract 16 hours from the Sydney time to get the Toronto time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Sydney is 5:00 PM in Toronto (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Toronto?
It is 6:18 PM in Toronto on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 10:18 AM in Sydney.
Does the time difference between Sydney and Toronto change during the year?
Yes. Right now Toronto is 16 hours behind Sydney. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Toronto moves its clocks forward. Toronto is 15 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 16 hours before). Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Toronto is 14 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 15 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Toronto is 15 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 14 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Toronto moves its clocks back. Toronto is 16 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 15 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Sydney and Toronto?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Sydney = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Toronto. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.