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Kyoto to Sydney Converter

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Kyoto12:16 pmMon, Jun 8
KyotoJST
Japan · UTC+9
12:16 pmMon, Jun 8
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SydneyAEST
Australia · UTC+10
1:16 pmMon, Jun 8
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Offset

The time difference between Kyoto and Sydney is 1 hour.

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Kyoto (JST) is behind Sydney (AEST).

JST: UTC+9

AEST: UTC+10

Neither Kyoto nor Sydney is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Kyoto (10 AM–5 PM in Sydney).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 12:00 PM Kyoto (1:00 PM Sydney).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

Japan

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Coming of Age DayMon, Jan 12
  • Foundation DayWed, Feb 11
  • The Emperor's BirthdayMon, Feb 23
  • Vernal Equinox DayFri, Mar 20
  • Shōwa DayWed, Apr 29
  • Constitution Memorial DayWed, May 6
  • Greenery DayMon, May 4
  • Children's DayTue, May 5
  • Marine DayMon, Jul 20
  • Mountain DayTue, Aug 11
  • Respect for the Aged DayMon, Sep 21
  • Autumnal Equinox DayWed, Sep 23
  • Sports DayMon, Oct 12
  • Culture DayTue, Nov 3
  • Labour Thanksgiving DayMon, Nov 23

Australia

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Australia DayMon, Jan 26
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • St. Stephen's DayMon, Dec 28

About these zones

Kyoto uses Japan Standard Time (JST). To call Japan, dial +81.

Sydney uses Australian Eastern Time (AEST, or AEDT). To call Australia, dial +61.

Sydney is approximately 4,850 miles south of Kyoto.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

KyotoSydneyDay
12:00 am1:00 amSame day
1:00 am2:00 amSame day
2:00 am3:00 amSame day
3:00 am4:00 amSame day
4:00 am5:00 amSame day
5:00 am6:00 amSame day
6:00 am7:00 amSame day
7:00 am8:00 amSame day
8:00 am9:00 amSame day
9:00 am10:00 amSame day
10:00 am11:00 amSame day
11:00 am12:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm12:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Sydney observes daylight saving time; Kyoto does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Sydney transitions: on Sunday, October 4, 2026, clocks spring forward from AEST to AEDT.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Kyoto
Sunrise
4:44 AM
Sunset
7:10 PM
Day length
14h 26m
Sydney
Sunrise
6:56 AM
Sunset
4:54 PM
Day length
9h 58m

Daylight overlap: 9h 58m — 5:56 AM–3:54 PM in Kyoto (6:56 AM–4:54 PM in Sydney). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in Australian Eastern Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Japan Standard Time

  • HND
  • NRT
  • ITM
  • KIX
  • UKB
  • NGO
  • NKM
  • CTS
  • OKD
  • FUK

Airports in Australian Eastern Time

  • SYD
  • CBR

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Kyoto in Sydney?
9:00 am Kyoto is 10:00 am Sydney.
What is 12:00 pm Kyoto in Sydney?
12:00 pm Kyoto is 1:00 pm Sydney.
What is 12:30 pm Kyoto in Sydney?
12:30 pm Kyoto is 1:30 pm Sydney.
What is 2:00 pm Kyoto in Sydney?
2:00 pm Kyoto is 3:00 pm Sydney.
What is 5:00 pm Kyoto in Sydney?
5:00 pm Kyoto is 6:00 pm Sydney.
What is 11:30 pm Kyoto in Sydney?
11:30 pm Kyoto is 12:30 am Sydney, the next day.