Working hours overlap
US and Australia working hours overlap
New York and Sydney workdays don't overlap, but 1 of 4 time zone pairs do. The fairest New York–Sydney meeting is 4:30 PM in New York (8:30 AM in Sydney).
Based on 9 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday, and today's daylight saving rules.
US Australia time difference and shared hours
Every US time zone against Australia. Times show the US side first.
| US | Australia | Difference | Shared 9–5 hours | Best 1-hour meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern (New York) | Sydney / Melbourne | Sydney 16h ahead | None | 4:30 PM8:30 AM in Sydney |
| Eastern (New York) | Brisbane | Brisbane 15h ahead | None | 5:00 PM8:00 AM in Brisbane |
| Central (Chicago) | Sydney / Melbourne | Sydney 17h ahead | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Sydney | 4:00 PM9:00 AM in Sydney |
| Central (Chicago) | Brisbane | Brisbane 16h ahead | None | 4:30 PM8:30 AM in Brisbane |
US Australia meeting time converter
Green times fall inside 9 AM–5 PM in that city. Pick a row where every column is green, or as many as possible.
| New York | Chicago | Sydney | Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM+1 | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM+1 | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM+1 | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM+1 | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM+1 | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 | 4:00 AM+1 |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 | 5:00 AM+1 |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 | 6:00 AM+1 |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 | 7:00 AM+1 |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM+1 | 8:00 AM+1 |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM+1 | 9:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM+1 | 10:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM+1 | 11:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM+1 | 12:00 PM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM+1 | 1:00 PM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM+1 | 2:00 PM+1 |
How US and Australia teams get 2 hours of overlap
New York and Sydney need 2 hours of flex between them. Three common setups:
- Sydney works 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, and New York keeps 9 AM–5 PM.
- New York works 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, and Sydney keeps 9 AM–5 PM.
- Both move 1 hour: New York works 10:00 AM–6:00 PM and Sydney works 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Daylight saving changes
- Mar 14, 2027 — New York changes its clocks, so Sydney becomes 15 hours ahead of New York.
- Apr 4, 2027 — Sydney changes its clocks, so Sydney becomes 14 hours ahead of New York.
- Oct 3, 2027 — Sydney changes its clocks, so Sydney becomes 15 hours ahead of New York.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Do US and Australia working hours overlap?New York and Sydney don't overlap at 9 AM–5 PM. New York and Brisbane don't overlap at 9 AM–5 PM. Chicago and Sydney share 1 hour. Chicago and Brisbane don't overlap at 9 AM–5 PM.
What is the best meeting time for US and Australia teams?4:30 PM in New York, which is 8:30 AM in Sydney. New York is 30 minutes outside 9–5 and Sydney is 30 minutes outside 9–5, the smallest stretch for a 1-hour meeting.
What time is 9 AM in New York in Australia?1:00 AM (next day) in Sydney. Australia is 16 hours ahead of New York today.
Australia to US meeting time: what time is 10 AM in Sydney?6:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 5:00 PM (previous day) in Chicago.
What is the best time to call Australia from the US?From New York, call between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM Sunday–Thursday, when Australia is in business hours. More origins on best time to call Australia.
Plan your US–Australia meeting
Open these cities in the meeting planner to see the best times for any day, then set your team's real hours and holidays.