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Tokyo
JST
1:12
Sydney
AEST
3:12
Sydney is on daylight savings (AEDT) right now, while Tokyo stays at UTC+9 all year.
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How the Tokyo to Sydney time difference works
Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo. Tokyo (JST) is a city in Japan. Sydney (AEST) is a city in Australia. For example, 9:00 AM Tokyo is 11:00 AM Sydney. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
2 hours
Daylight saving
Sydney only
Tokyo offset
UTC+9
Sydney offset
UTC+10
Tokyo to Sydney conversion chart
| Tokyo (JST) | Sydney (AEST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Tokyo (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sydney). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Tokyo (JST)
OsakaNagoyaSapporoFukuokaKobeKyoto
Sydney (AEST)
CanberraAustralian Eastern Time
Tokyo to Sydney questions
Is Sydney ahead of or behind Tokyo?
Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo. So 9:00 AM Tokyo is 11:00 AM Sydney, and 5:00 PM Tokyo is 7:00 PM Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it is 12:00 PM Tokyo?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Tokyo in Tokyo, it is 2:00 PM Sydney in Sydney.
How many hours difference is there between Tokyo and Sydney?
There is a 2 hours difference. Sydney (AEST) runs 2 hours ahead of Tokyo (JST).
Do Tokyo and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time but Tokyo does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Tokyo and Sydney?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Tokyo (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sydney). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Tokyo and Sydney.
Which cities use Tokyo and Sydney?
Tokyo (JST) covers cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto. Sydney (AEST) covers cities such as Canberra, Australian Eastern Time.