Time Difference: Sydney vs Tokyo

Sydney

2:18:03 PM AEST

Sunday, June 28, 2026

1h

Tokyo

1:18:03 PM JST

Sunday, June 28, 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.