Time difference

Time Difference Between Sydney and Rome

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Rome. 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
RomeItaly 🇮🇹

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Europe/RomeUTC+2
02 — Difference

Sydney vs Rome

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

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Sydney
UTC+10
Rome
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 Rome 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?

Both cities observe daylight saving time on different schedules, so the difference changes at certain times of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
8 hours
Sydney zone
Australia/Sydney
Rome zone
Europe/Rome
Sydney offset
UTC+10
Rome offset
UTC+2
Sydney DST
Yes
Rome DST
Yes
Countries
Australia · Italy
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Sydney and Rome?

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Rome right now.

Is Sydney ahead of Rome?

Yes, Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Rome.

Do Sydney and Rome 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 Rome?

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