Understanding the Time Difference Between Sydney and Tokyo
Tokyo operates on the Asia/Tokyo timezone, which is 2 hours behind Sydney's Australia/Sydney timezone. This means when it's noon in Sydney, it's 10:00 in Tokyo.
Best Hours for Business Communication
The optimal window for scheduling calls or meetings between Sydney and Tokyo is when both cities are within their standard business hours (9:00-17:00 in Sydney and 9:00-18:00 in Tokyo).
Based on this overlap, we recommend scheduling meetings during the shared business hours window where both cities are within their typical 9:00–17:00 workday.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, typically adjusting clocks forward in spring and back in fall. During DST transitions, the time difference may temporarily change by one hour. Always verify the current time difference during March/April and October/November.
Practical Examples
For Remote Teams
If you manage a team spread across Sydney and Tokyo, consider scheduling daily standups during overlapping business hours. This ensures both teams are alert and productive during the meeting.
For International Business
When conducting business calls between Sydney and Tokyo, the morning hours in Tokyo typically offer the best overlap with afternoon hours in Sydney.