Sydney and Tokyo: plan a meeting across time zones

The time difference

For most of the year, Sydney is 1 hours ahead of Tokyo. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:

• 1 January to 4 April: Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo
• 5 April to 3 October: Sydney is 1 hours ahead of Tokyo
• 4 October to 31 December: Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo

Best time to meet

A one-hour meeting starting around 10 AM in Sydney lands at 9 AM in Tokyo — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.

Clock changes to plan around

• Sydney changes clocks — 2026: 5 April and 4 October; 2027: 4 April and 3 October.
• Tokyo does not change clocks.

Upcoming public holidays

• 25 December — Sydney: Christmas Day
• 26 December — Sydney: Boxing Day
• 1 January 2027 — Sydney: New Year's Day
• 26 January 2027 — Sydney: Australia Day
• 12 October — Tokyo: Sports Day
• 3 November — Tokyo: Culture Day
• 23 November — Tokyo: Labor Thanksgiving Day
• 1 January 2027 — Tokyo: New Year's Day

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 Sydney and Tokyo

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

Aim for 10 AM in Sydney, which is 9 AM in Tokyo. That keeps both sides inside a normal 9 AM–5 PM day, so neither is dialling in before breakfast or after dinner. Check the date against each country's public holidays before sending the invite.

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

For most of the year, 9 AM in Sydney is 8 AM in Tokyo (UTC+10 against UTC+9). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.

Does Sydney or Tokyo change clocks first?

Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time; Sydney does, so the gap shifts when Sydney changes clocks.

Is there a public holiday in Sydney or Tokyo soon?

Sydney: Christmas Day on 25 December. Tokyo: Sports Day on 12 October.