Tokyo to Sydney — Time Zone Converter
JST (UTC+9) → AEST (UTC+11). Sydney is 2 hours ahead relative to Tokyo right now.
Tokyo
Oct 7, 2026, 8:55 PM
Sydney
Oct 7, 2026, 10:55 PM
Need the reverse? Sydney to Tokyo →
Sample times — JST to AEST
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About Tokyo and SydneyTokyo vs Sydney 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) JST AEST Difference Jan 1 – Apr 4 UTC+9 UTC+11 Sydney is 2 hours ahead Apr 5 – Oct 3 UTC+9 UTC+10 Sydney is 1 hour ahead Oct 4 – Dec 31 UTC+9 UTC+11 Sydney is 2 hours ahead
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
Tokyo vs Sydney 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) | JST | AEST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Apr 4 | UTC+9 | UTC+11 | Sydney is 2 hours ahead |
| Apr 5 – Oct 3 | UTC+9 | UTC+10 | Sydney is 1 hour ahead |
| Oct 4 – Dec 31 | UTC+9 | UTC+11 | Sydney is 2 hours ahead |
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
Tokyo to Sydney is one hour in the southern winter and two hours in the southern summer, because Australia’s eastern states observe daylight saving while Japan does not. Check the date: the gap flips twice a year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Sydney?
Right now the offset is about 2 hours ahead (from JST to AEST). 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 Tokyo vs Sydney?
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 Japan and Australia?
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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