Time Difference: Sydney vs Tokyo
Sydney
11:30:34 AM AEST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
1h
1h
Tokyo
10:30:34 AM JST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Tokyo is 1 hour behind Sydney.
Quick Reference
- Sydney
- AEST (GMT+10)
AEDT starts on Oct 3, 2026
- Tokyo
- JST (GMT+9)
No Daylight Saving Time
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Sydney and Tokyo?
- Tokyo is 1 hour behind Sydney.
- When is the best time to call from Sydney to Tokyo?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Sydney uses AEST and Tokyo uses JST.