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Time zone meeting planner

Berlin and Sydney: plan a meeting across time zones

Berlin and Sydney are 8 hours apart (Sydney ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.

Time difference8 hoursSydney ahead
Best meeting time8:30 AM / 4:30 PMBerlin / Sydney — no shared 9–5
Next public holiday3 OctoberGerman Unity Day — Berlin

The time difference

For most of the year, Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Berlin. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:

Best time to meet

Berlin and Sydney do not share a normal working-hours window. The best compromise is 8:30 AM in Berlin / 4:30 PM in Sydney — still early or late for whoever is furthest from a normal day, which is the honest trade-off at this distance.

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Clock changes to plan around

Upcoming public holidays

Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.

Questions about Berlin and Sydney

When is the best time to meet between Berlin and Sydney?

There is no hour that is inside normal working time in both cities, so someone has to stretch. The least painful slot is 8:30 AM in Berlin / 4:30 PM in Sydney. At this distance the fair answer is usually to alternate which side takes the awkward hour rather than fixing one time forever.

What time is it in Sydney when it is 9 AM in Berlin?

For most of the year, 9 AM in Berlin is 5 PM in Sydney (UTC+2 against UTC+10). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.

Does Berlin or Sydney change clocks first?

Both cities observe daylight saving, but not always on the same dates — see the clock-change dates above.

Is there a public holiday in Berlin or Sydney soon?

Berlin: German Unity Day on 3 October. Sydney: Christmas Day on 25 December.