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Tokyo is 1 hour behind Sydney

Best overlap: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Sydney is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo.

Your window to reach both cities is 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Sydney, which converts to 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo. Tokyo is 1 hour behind Sydney, yet you get a full 9 hours of shared hours — enough to schedule around lunches, focus time, and preferences with ease. The difference isn't constant year-round: Sydney adjusts for daylight saving while Tokyo holds steady.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Sydney?
Sydney is 1 hours ahead of Tokyo.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Tokyo and Sydney?
The best time to meet is between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo, which corresponds to 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Sydney.
How many hours overlap between Tokyo and Sydney during a typical workday?
There are about 9 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Tokyo and Sydney?
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, but Tokyo does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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