Toronto is currently 14 hours behind Sydney. Convert time between Toronto and Sydney, see the exact difference, and find the best hours for calls and meetings.
Toronto uses Eastern Daylight Time. Sydney uses Australian Eastern Standard Time. Toronto time is 14 hours behind Sydney. So, when it is 12:00 AM in Toronto, it is 2:00 PM in Sydney.
Common Toronto times and their Sydney equivalents.
| Toronto Time | Sydney Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM Toronto | 2:00 PM Sydney |
| 1:00 AM Toronto | 3:00 PM Sydney |
| 2:00 AM Toronto | 4:00 PM Sydney |
| 3:00 AM Toronto | 5:00 PM Sydney |
| 4:00 AM Toronto | 6:00 PM Sydney |
| 5:00 AM Toronto | 7:00 PM Sydney |
| 6:00 AM Toronto | 8:00 PM Sydney |
| 7:00 AM Toronto | 9:00 PM Sydney |
| 8:00 AM Toronto | 10:00 PM Sydney |
| 9:00 AM Toronto | 11:00 PM Sydney |
| 10:00 AM Toronto | 12:00 AM Sydney |
| 11:00 AM Toronto | 1:00 AM Sydney |
| 12:00 PM Toronto | 2:00 AM Sydney |
| 1:00 PM Toronto | 3:00 AM Sydney |
| 2:00 PM Toronto | 4:00 AM Sydney |
| 3:00 PM Toronto | 5:00 AM Sydney |
| 4:00 PM Toronto | 6:00 AM Sydney |
| 5:00 PM Toronto | 7:00 AM Sydney |
| 6:00 PM Toronto | 8:00 AM Sydney |
| 7:00 PM Toronto | 9:00 AM Sydney |
| 8:00 PM Toronto | 10:00 AM Sydney |
| 9:00 PM Toronto | 11:00 AM Sydney |
| 10:00 PM Toronto | 12:00 PM Sydney |
| 11:00 PM Toronto | 1:00 PM Sydney |
Toronto follows Eastern Time, the same as New York — Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer — with transitions on the same US/Canada schedule. Canada and the US typically transition their clocks on the same dates, keeping cross-border offsets stable throughout the year.
Sydney uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) in winter and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) in summer. Because Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere, its summer runs October–April — the opposite of the Northern Hemisphere. Clocks go forward on the first Sunday of October and back on the first Sunday of April.
Both Toronto and Sydney may observe Daylight Saving Time, which means the offset between them can change twice a year. Here is what to expect each season.
| Period | Note | Toronto | Sydney | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov – Mar | Both on standard time | EST (UTC−5) | GMT+11 (UTC+11) | 16 hours |
| Mar – late Mar | US clocks forward, some zones still on standard | EDT (UTC−4) | GMT+11 (UTC+11) | 15 hours |
| Late Mar – Oct current | Both on summer / daylight time | EDT (UTC−4) | GMT+10 (UTC+10) | 14 hours |
| Late Oct – early Nov | Clocks transitioning — check exact date | EST (UTC−5) | GMT+11 (UTC+11) | 16 hours |
The transition window typically lasts 1–2 weeks in spring and autumn. If you have a recurring weekly meeting near a clock change, verify the exact date to avoid a missed call.
Toronto is currently 14 hours behind Sydney. Toronto uses Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−4) and Sydney uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10).
Toronto and Sydney have no standard 9 am–6 pm business-hour overlap. Consider scheduling during early morning or late evening, or use a rotating schedule to share the inconvenience.
When it is 9:00 AM in Toronto, it is 11:00 pm in Sydney. Toronto is 14 hours behind Sydney.
When it is 5:00 PM in Sydney, it is 3:00 am in Toronto.
Both Toronto and Sydney observe Daylight Saving Time, but their transitions may not happen on the same date. During the brief 1–2 week windows in spring and autumn when only one zone has changed clocks, the offset between the two cities shifts by one hour. For most of the year the difference is 14 hours, but double-check the transition dates if you have a recurring meeting scheduled near those windows.