Sydney to Vancouver
-17hSydney
AESTSOURCEVancouver
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEST and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and PDT (Pacific Standard 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.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
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.
About Vancouver
WikipediaVancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
The city consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities.
Comparing Time Zones: Sydney and Vancouver
Sydney runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. Vancouver runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Sydney 17 hours behind Vancouver — a difference of -17h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Sydney it is 4:00 PM in Vancouver on the previous day. Midnight in Sydney is 7:00 AM in Vancouver.Vancouver observes daylight saving time while Sydney does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Sydney to Vancouver time conversion table
| Sydney (AEST) | Vancouver (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Sydney to Vancouver time
- Scheduling a call from Sydney to Vancouver: a 10:00 AM start in Sydney lands at 5:00 PM in Vancouver the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -17h gap: Sydney and Vancouver 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 Vancouver is 4:00 PM in Sydney.
- Coordinating a Sydney-based team with Vancouver 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 -17h gap is not.
- With a -17h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Sydney takes the early slot, the next week Vancouver 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 -17h 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 PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between Sydney and Vancouver
With a -17h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Vancouver opens at 9:00 AM PDT, which is 4:00 PM in Sydney, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Sydney and Vancouver have no shared working hours because of the -17h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Sydney is 17 hours behind Vancouver (AEST UTC+10:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). 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
Vancouver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
⚠ These locations are currently in different DST states, so the time difference may change when clocks adjust.
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Vancouver?
Sydney (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 17 hours behind Vancouver (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -17h.
How do I convert Sydney time to Vancouver time?
Add -17h to Sydney local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Sydney is 4:00 PM in Vancouver (previous day).
What time is it in Vancouver right now?
Vancouver uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -17h offset from Sydney.
What is the best time to call Vancouver from Sydney?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -17h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Sydney, which is 8:00 PM in Vancouver.
Which is behind, Sydney or Vancouver?
Sydney is 17 hours behind Vancouver. When it is 12:00 PM in Sydney it is 7:00 PM in Vancouver.
Do Sydney and Vancouver use different time zones?
Sydney (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00, while Vancouver (Canada) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Sydney and America/Vancouver.
Does daylight saving time affect the Sydney–Vancouver difference?
Yes at the moment: Vancouver is on daylight saving time and Sydney is not, so the -17h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
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 Vancouver?
Sometimes. The -17h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Sydney already falls on the in Vancouver.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Vancouver?
Vancouver is -17h 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 Vancouver in?
Vancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
What are the business hours in Sydney?
Standard business hours in Sydney are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.
What are the business hours in Vancouver?
Standard business hours in Vancouver are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Sydney and Vancouver?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Sydney works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST and Vancouver works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST (-17h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Sydney and Vancouver?
Sydney uses AUD (A$) while Vancouver uses CAD (C$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Sydney and Vancouver compare in size?
Sydney has a population of approximately 5.4 million (metro: 5.4 million), while Vancouver has approximately 675,000 (metro: 2.6 million).
What are the major landmarks in Sydney and Vancouver?
Sydney is known for Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach. Vancouver is famous for Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Gastown.
Do Sydney and Vancouver have stock exchanges?
Yes. Sydney has the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) and Vancouver has the TSX-V (TSX Venture Exchange). The -17h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
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 PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in Sydney, what time is it in Vancouver?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Sydney (AEST), it is -17h later in Vancouver (PST).
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