Sydney to Tokyo — Time Zone Converter
AEST (UTC+11) → JST (UTC+9). Tokyo is 2 hours behind relative to Sydney right now.
Sydney
Oct 7, 2026, 10:55 PM
Tokyo
Oct 7, 2026, 8:55 PM
Need the reverse? Tokyo to Sydney →
Sample times — AEST to JST
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About Sydney and TokyoSydney vs Tokyo time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only Sydney observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
Dates (2026) AEST JST Difference Jan 1 – Apr 4 UTC+11 UTC+9 Tokyo is 2 hours behind Apr 5 – Oct 3 UTC+10 UTC+9 Tokyo is 1 hour behind Oct 4 – Dec 31 UTC+11 UTC+9 Tokyo is 2 hours behind
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Sydney vs Tokyo time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only Sydney observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
| Dates (2026) | AEST | JST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Apr 4 | UTC+11 | UTC+9 | Tokyo is 2 hours behind |
| Apr 5 – Oct 3 | UTC+10 | UTC+9 | Tokyo is 1 hour behind |
| Oct 4 – Dec 31 | UTC+11 | UTC+9 | Tokyo is 2 hours behind |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Sydney to Tokyo subtracts one or two hours depending on Australian daylight saving. Both cities keep similar business hours, so this is a comfortable corridor for APAC finance and media.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Tokyo?
Right now the offset is about 2 hours behind (from AEST to JST). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect Sydney vs Tokyo?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across Australia and Japan?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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