Time difference

Time Difference Between Sydney and Durban

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Durban. The current difference is 8 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
DurbanSouth Africa 🇿🇦

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Africa/JohannesburgUTC+2
02 — Difference

Sydney vs Durban

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Durban. When it is 12:00 in Sydney, it is 04:00 in Durban.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Sydney
UTC+10
Durban
UTC+2
Difference
8 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

With a 8 hours gap, standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in Sydney and Durban 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 Durban does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
8 hours
Sydney zone
Australia/Sydney
Durban zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Sydney offset
UTC+10
Durban offset
UTC+2
Sydney DST
Yes
Durban DST
No
Countries
Australia · South Africa
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Sydney and Durban?

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Durban right now.

Is Sydney ahead of Durban?

Yes, Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Durban.

Do Sydney and Durban observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the best meeting time between Sydney and Durban?

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