Time Difference: Tokyo vs Sydney

Live comparison of current time in Tokyo, Japan and Sydney, Australia.

Tokyo, Japan
04:05:00PM
Friday, March 27, 2026
2 hours ahead
Sydney, Australia
06:05:00PM
Friday, March 27, 2026

Hour-by-Hour Comparison

TokyoSydney
12:00 AM2:00 AM
1:00 AM3:00 AM
2:00 AM4:00 AM
3:00 AM5:00 AM
4:00 AM6:00 AM
5:00 AM7:00 AM
6:00 AM8:00 AM
7:00 AM9:00 AM
8:00 AM10:00 AM
9:00 AM11:00 AM
10:00 AM12:00 PM
11:00 AM1:00 PM
12:00 PM2:00 PM
1:00 PM3:00 PM
2:00 PM4:00 PM
3:00 PM5:00 PM
4:00 PM6:00 PM
5:00 PM7:00 PM
6:00 PM8:00 PM
7:00 PM9:00 PM
8:00 PM10:00 PM
9:00 PM11:00 PM
10:00 PM12:00 AM
11:00 PM1:00 AM

About Time Difference: Tokyo and Sydney

Tokyo, Japan is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+9. Sydney, Australia is in the Australia/Sydney timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+11. The hour-by-hour table above shows when working hours overlap, helping you find the best time for calls, meetings, and collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Sydney?

Tokyo uses the Asia/Tokyo timezone (UTC+9) and Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney timezone (UTC+11). The exact difference may vary during daylight saving transitions.

When is the best time to call from Tokyo to Sydney?

Look for hours highlighted in green in the comparison table above — these are times when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM - 5 PM).

Does the time difference change?

Yes, if either city observes daylight saving time, the difference can shift by 1 hour during DST transitions. This page always shows the current, live difference.