Does Reykjavik observe daylight saving time?

No. Reykjavik stays on GMT (UTC+0) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).

What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Reykjavik?

8:00 PM in Sydney, on the same day.

Reykjavik to Sydney Meeting Planner

Sydney is 11 hours ahead of Reykjavik right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Reykjavik · Iceland

5:22 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · GMT

Sydney · Australia

4:22 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · AEDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Reykjavik and Sydney

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 11:00 AM in Reykjavik, which is 10:00 PM in Sydney; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

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2 of 4 places

ReykjavikOrganizerIceland ·5:22AMnow
SydneyAustralia ·· summer time4:22PMnow

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Date in Reykjavik

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Reykjavik time.

11:00AMBest · PossibleWorking hours in Reykjavik (11:00); late evening in Sydney (22:00).
10:00AMOption 2 · PossibleWorking hours in Reykjavik (10:00); late evening in Sydney (21:00).
9:00AMOption 3 · PossibleWorking hours in Reykjavik (09:00); late evening in Sydney (20:00).

The whole day

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Reykjavik11:00 AM GMTSun, Oct 18
Sydney10:00 PM AEDTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 11:00 UTC

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Time difference between Reykjavik and Sydney

Sydney is 11 hours ahead of Reykjavik right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Reykjavik on GMT (UTC+0). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Sydney: then Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Reykjavik.

Time difference between Reykjavik and Sydney over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Sydney 11 hours ahead	—
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	Sydney 10 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Sydney
Sun, Oct 3, 2027	Sydney 11 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Sydney

Reykjavik is on Greenwich Mean Time. Sydney is on Australian Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Reykjavik & Sydney Scheduling

What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Sydney?: Sydney is 11 hours ahead of Reykjavik right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Reykjavik on GMT (UTC+0). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Sydney: then Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Reykjavik.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Reykjavik and Sydney?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 11:00 AM in Reykjavik, which is 10:00 PM in Sydney; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Reykjavik observe daylight saving time?: No. Reykjavik stays on GMT (UTC+0) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Reykjavik?: 8:00 PM in Sydney, on the same day.

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