Sydney to EET
-8hSydney
AESTSOURCEEET
EETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEST and EET on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and EET (Eastern European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC+10:00Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round.
- •Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
- •The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
- •AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.
EET – Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- •Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
- •Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
- •Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.
About Sydney
WikipediaSydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.
Sydney is one of the first major cities to welcome the New Year.
Sydney vs EET: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Sydney runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. EET runs on Eastern European Time (EET) at UTC+02:00. That puts Sydney 8 hours behind EET — a difference of -8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Sydney it is 1:00 AM in EET. Midnight in Sydney is 4:00 PM in EET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Sydney to EET time conversion table
| Sydney (AEST) | EET (EET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Sydney to EET time
- Scheduling a call from Sydney to EET: a 10:00 AM start in Sydney lands at 2:00 AM in EET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -8h gap: Sydney and EET have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in EET is 1:00 AM in Sydney.
- Coordinating a Sydney-based team with EET contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -8h gap is not.
- With a -8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Sydney takes the early slot, the next week EET does.
- Sydney: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -8h gap.
About AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is used in the eastern states of Australia including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT. During summer (October to April), NSW, VIC, TAS, and ACT switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), while Queensland remains on AEST year-round.
About EET (Eastern European Time)
Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.
Best time to call between Sydney and EET
With a -8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. EET opens at 9:00 AM EET, which is 1:00 AM in Sydney, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Sydney and EET have no shared working hours because of the -8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Sydney is 8 hours behind EET (AEST UTC+10:00 → EET UTC+02:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Sydney
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
EET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
⚠ These locations are currently in different DST states, so the time difference may change when clocks adjust.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and EET?
Sydney (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 8 hours behind EET (EET, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently -8h.
How do I convert Sydney time to EET time?
Add -8h to Sydney local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Sydney is 1:00 AM in EET.
What time is it in EET right now?
EET uses EET at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -8h offset from Sydney.
What is the best time to call EET from Sydney?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Sydney, which is 5:00 AM in EET.
Which is behind, Sydney or EET?
Sydney is 8 hours behind EET. When it is 12:00 PM in Sydney it is 4:00 AM in EET.
Do Sydney and EET use different time zones?
Sydney (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00, while EET uses EET at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Sydney and Europe/Athens.
Does daylight saving time affect the Sydney–EET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -8h offset between Sydney and EET is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Sydney's time zone?
AEST also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
Which countries use AEST, Sydney's zone?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Is there a day difference between Sydney and EET?
Not normally. The -8h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Sydney and EET?
EET is -8h from Sydney.
What timezone is Sydney in?
Sydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.
What timezone is EET in?
EET operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Sydney?
Standard business hours in Sydney are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.
Which countries use AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Does AEST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEST switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEST?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
Which cities are in the EET timezone?
Major cities in the EET timezone include Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv.
What is the UTC offset for EET?
Eastern European Time (EET) is at UTC+02:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EEST.
What should I know about the EET timezone?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
When is it midnight in Sydney, what time is it in EET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Sydney (AEST), it is -8h later in EET (EET).
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