Sydney to London Time Converter
London is 10 hours behind Sydney (AEST) in standard time. The gap varies 9–11 hours with seasonal DST in both countries.
Daylight saving note: Varies −9 to −11h. Both observe DST but in opposite seasons.
AEST to GMT Conversion Table
Full 24-hour reference table. Use the live clocks above for the exact current offset.
| 🇦🇺 AEST | 🇬🇧 AEST → GMTUTC+10 to UTC+0 | 🇬🇧 AEST → BSTUTC+10 to UTC+1 | 🇬🇧 AEDT → GMTUTC+11 to UTC+0 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | prev day |
| 01:00 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM | prev day |
| 02:00 | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | prev day |
| 03:00 | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | prev day |
| 04:00 | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM | prev day |
| 05:00 | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM | prev day |
| 06:00 | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | prev day |
| 07:00 | 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM | prev day |
| 08:00 | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM | prev day |
| 09:00 | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | prev day |
| 10:00 | 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM | prev day |
| 11:00 | 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 12:00 | 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 13:00 | 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 14:00 | 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 15:00 | 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 16:00 | 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 17:00 | 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 18:00 | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 19:00 | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 20:00 | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 21:00 | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 22:00 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 23:00 | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
"prev day" = converted time falls on the previous calendar day.
Best Hours to Schedule Sydney–London Calls
For Sydney-based professionals calling London, the best window is 5:00–7:00 PM Sydney (7:00–9:00 AM London). Sydney's late afternoon catches London's early morning. A 6:00 PM Sydney call is 8:00 AM London — both just at the edges of normal business hours.
About Sydney (AEST)
Sydney (AEST, UTC+10) is in the Southern Hemisphere, observing DST in October–April. When Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11), the gap from London (GMT) widens to 11 hours. Sydney is Australia's financial and commercial capital, with strong ties to London in banking, mining, and professional services.
About London (GMT)
London (GMT/BST) is far behind Sydney. When Sydney starts work at 9:00 AM AEST, it is 11:00 PM the previous night in London. The early evening Sydney–early morning London overlap is the key scheduling window for the Australia-UK business corridor.
How to Avoid Sydney–London Conversion Mistakes
Use the live clocks and the table for different jobs. The live clocks show the current offset between Sydney and London. The table gives you a stable reference for planning common hours. If the page has more than one table column, pick the column that matches the season or DST state shown in the column label.
Daylight saving is the main trap. Some pairs stay fixed all year, while others move by one hour because only one side changes clocks, or because the two sides change on different dates. That is why this page keeps the daylight saving note near the live clocks and labels alternate table scenarios instead of hiding the offset change in a paragraph.
Always check the calendar date when the converted time lands near midnight. A late evening time in Sydney can become the next day in London, and an early morning time can still be the previous day. If the table marks "next day" or "prev day", include that date shift in the message or calendar invite.
Abbreviations can be ambiguous. ET can mean EST or EDT; London can be GMT or BST; Sydney can be AEST or AEDT. City names and IANA time zones are safer for exact scheduling than abbreviations alone. For recurring meetings, test the same local time once in January and once in July before you lock it in.
For one-off events, enter the exact date and time in the main time zone converter or meeting scheduler if the table does not show your hour. That keeps the answer tied to the correct daylight saving rule instead of a memorized offset.
When you share the result, write both local times in one line: "10:00 AM AEST/ converted GMT time." For client calls, flights, webinars, launches, and deadlines, also include the date. The extra wording feels repetitive, but it gives every recipient a second way to catch a timezone mistake before it becomes a missed meeting. It is especially helpful when someone forwards the invite to a third city.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours behind is London from Sydney?
London is 10 hours behind Sydney (AEST) in standard time. During Sydney AEDT, London is 11 hours behind (from GMT). During UK BST, the gap is 9 hours from AEST.
What time is 9 AM Sydney in London?
9:00 AM Sydney (AEST) is 11:00 PM the previous night in London (GMT). During UK BST, 9:00 AM Sydney is 10:00 PM London.
What is the best overlap for Sydney–London calls?
The best window is 5:00–7:00 PM Sydney (7:00–9:00 AM London). This is the only slot where Sydney is still in business hours and London is starting its day.
Is the Sydney–London gap the same as the London–Sydney gap?
Yes, in magnitude. Sydney is 10h ahead of London (AEST/GMT), and London is 10h behind Sydney. The sign reverses but the gap is the same. The direction of the call determines which way you need to convert.