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).

Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

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

6:00 PM in Washington DC, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Sydney).

Sydney to Washington DC Meeting Planner

Washington DC is 15 hours behind Sydney right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Sydney · Australia

5:58 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · AEDT · summer time

Washington DC · United States

2:58 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Sydney and Washington DC

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 10:00 AM in Sydney, which is 7:00 PM in Washington DC; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

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SydneyOrganizerAustralia ·· summer time5:58AMnow
Washington DCUnited States ·· summer time2:58PMYesterday · now

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Date in Sydney

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Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Sydney time.

10:00AMBest · GoodWorking hours in Sydney (10:00); just outside working hours in Washington DC (19:00, previous day).
9:00AMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in Sydney (09:00); just outside working hours in Washington DC (18:00, previous day).
7:00AMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Washington DC (16:00, previous day); just outside working hours in Sydney (07:00).

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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

Sydney10:00 AM AEDTSun, Oct 18
Washington DC7:00 PM EDTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 23:00 UTC

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Time difference between Sydney and Washington DC

Washington DC is 15 hours behind Sydney right now: Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) and Sydney on AEDT (UTC+11). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Washington DC: then Washington DC is 16 hours behind Sydney.

Time difference between Sydney and Washington DC over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Washington DC 15 hours behind	—
Sun, Nov 1	Washington DC 16 hours behind	Clocks go back in Washington DC
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Washington DC 15 hours behind	Clocks go forward in Washington DC
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	Washington DC 14 hours behind	Clocks go back in Sydney
Sun, Oct 3, 2027	Washington DC 15 hours behind	Clocks go forward in Sydney

Sydney is on Australian Eastern Standard Time. Washington DC is on Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Sydney & Washington DC Scheduling

What is the time difference between Sydney and Washington DC?: Washington DC is 15 hours behind Sydney right now: Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) and Sydney on AEDT (UTC+11). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Washington DC: then Washington DC is 16 hours behind Sydney.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Sydney and Washington DC?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 10:00 AM in Sydney, which is 7:00 PM in Washington DC; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
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).
Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
What time is it in Washington DC when it's 9 AM in Sydney?: 6:00 PM in Washington DC, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Sydney).

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