Time difference

Time Difference Between Sydney and Toronto

Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Toronto. The current difference is 14 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
TorontoCanada 🇨🇦

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America/TorontoUTC−4
02 — Difference

Sydney vs Toronto

Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Toronto. When it is 12:00 in Sydney, it is 22:00 in Toronto.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Sydney
UTC+10
Toronto
UTC−4
Difference
14 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

With a 14 hours gap, standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in Sydney and Toronto 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
14 hours
Sydney zone
Australia/Sydney
Toronto zone
America/Toronto
Sydney offset
UTC+10
Toronto offset
UTC−4
Sydney DST
Yes
Toronto DST
Yes
Countries
Australia · Canada
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Sydney and Toronto?

Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Toronto right now.

Is Sydney ahead of Toronto?

Yes, Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Toronto.

Do Sydney and Toronto 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 Toronto?

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