Sydney and Toronto: plan a meeting across time zones

The time difference

For most of the year, Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Toronto. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:

• 1 January to 7 March: Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Toronto
• 8 March to 4 April: Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Toronto
• 5 April to 3 October: Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Toronto
• 4 October to 31 October: Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Toronto
• 1 November to 31 December: Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Toronto

Best time to meet

Sydney and Toronto do not share a normal working-hours window. The best compromise is 7:30 AM in Sydney / 5:30 PM in Toronto — still early or late for whoever is furthest from a normal day, which is the honest trade-off at this distance.

Clock changes to plan around

• Sydney changes clocks — 2026: 5 April and 4 October; 2027: 4 April and 3 October.
• Toronto changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.

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
• 25 December — Toronto: Christmas Day
• 1 January 2027 — Toronto: New Year's Day
• 26 March 2027 — Toronto: Good Friday
• 1 July 2027 — Toronto: Canada 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 Toronto

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

For most of the year, 9 AM in Sydney is 7 PM in Toronto (UTC+10 against UTC-4). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.

Does Sydney or Toronto 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 Sydney or Toronto soon?

Sydney: Christmas Day on 25 December. Toronto: Christmas Day on 25 December.