Tokyo to Sydney Time Converter
Convert time between Tokyo, Japan and Sydney, Australia.
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
Time Difference
Tokyo is 1 hour behind Sydney right now.
- Now until Oct 4, 2026: Tokyo is 1 hour behind Sydney (JST → AEST).
- Oct 4, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: Tokyo is 2 hours behind Sydney (JST → AEDT).
- From Apr 4, 2027: Tokyo is 1 hour behind Sydney (JST → AEST).
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
| Tokyo (JST) | Sydney (AEST) |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
These hours fall within 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across Tokyo and SydneyTokyo to Sydney conversion table
For Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Tokyo.
| Tokyo (JST) | Sydney (AEST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) |
About these cities
Current time in Tokyo
Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo), currently JST (UTC+9). It does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset is the same all year.
Current time in Sydney
Sydney is on Australian Eastern Time (IANA time zone Australia/Sydney), currently AEST (UTC+10). It observes daylight saving time, switching between Australian Eastern Standard Time and Australian Eastern Daylight Time, so conversions depend on the date.
Tokyo to Sydney FAQs
What time is it in Sydney when it is 9 AM in Tokyo?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, 9:00 AM in Tokyo (JST) is 10:00 AM AEST in Sydney.
How many hours ahead is Tokyo from Sydney?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Oct 4, 2026: Tokyo is 1 hour behind Sydney (JST → AEST). Oct 4, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: Tokyo is 2 hours behind Sydney (JST → AEDT).
What is the best time for a call between Tokyo and Sydney?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, good options are 9:00 AM JST (10:00 AM AEST), 10:00 AM JST (11:00 AM AEST), 11:00 AM JST (12:00 PM AEST), 12:00 PM JST (1:00 PM AEST). These fall within normal 9 AM–5 PM working hours in both places.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sydney switches between Australian Eastern Standard Time and Australian Eastern Daylight Time each year, so the difference with Tokyo changes on the dates listed above. Right now it is on AEST (UTC+10).