Time difference
Time difference between London and Sydney
Sydney is 9 hours ahead of London.
London, UK
13:00:00
Wednesday, 22 Apr 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Sydney, Australia
22:00:00
Wednesday, 22 Apr 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00
Heads up: at least one of these zones observes daylight saving time, so the gap between London and Sydney changes across the year (currently 9 hours; in six months it will be 10 hours).
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Frequently asked questions
- How many hours is Sydney ahead of London?
- Sydney is 9 hours ahead of London.
- Does the time difference between London and Sydney change?
- Yes — the difference varies because at least one of London or Sydney observes daylight saving time, so the gap shifts by an hour twice a year.
- What time zone does London use?
- London uses Europe/London (GMT+1, UTC+01:00).
- What time zone does Sydney use?
- Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (GMT+10, UTC+10:00).