Time Difference Between Canada and Australia
As of 12 October 2026, Australia is 15 hours ahead of Canada. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Sydney, Australia ranges from 14 hours ahead to 16 hours ahead relative to Toronto, Canada. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Toronto, Canada
08:45
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT · America/Toronto
Sydney, Australia
+15h
23:45
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
UTC+11 · Australia/Sydney
Australia is 15 hours ahead of Canada.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Monday, October 12, 2026 | EDTAmerica/Toronto | UTC-4 | Active now |
| Australia | Monday, October 12, 2026 | Australia/Sydney | UTC+11 | Active now |
Canada: Canada has six time zones. This page uses Eastern Time (Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa).
Australia: Australia has several time zones and only some states use daylight saving. This page uses Eastern Time (Sydney, Melbourne); Perth is 2 to 3 hours behind.
Hour by hour: Canada to Australia
Every hour of today in Canada and what it is in Australia. Highlighted rows fall inside Australia working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Canada | Australia |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 15:00 |
| 01:00 | 16:00 |
| 02:00 | 17:00 |
| 03:00 | 18:00 |
| 04:00 | 19:00 |
| 05:00 | 20:00 |
| 06:00 | 21:00 |
| 07:00 | 22:00 |
| 08:00 | 23:00 |
| 09:00 | 00:00next day |
| 10:00 | 01:00next day |
| 11:00 | 02:00next day |
| Canada | Australia |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 03:00next day |
| 13:00 | 04:00next day |
| 14:00 | 05:00next day |
| 15:00 | 06:00next day |
| 16:00 | 07:00next day |
| 17:00 | 08:00next day |
| 18:00 | 09:00next day |
| 19:00 | 10:00next day |
| 20:00 | 11:00next day |
| 21:00 | 12:00next day |
| 22:00 | 13:00next day |
| 23:00 | 14:00next day |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
No overlap
Standard working hours in Canada and Australia never overlap. Someone has to start early or finish late — the calling window below is the practical compromise.
Reasonable calling hours
17:00–21:00 in Canada (08:00–12:00 in Australia)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Canada puts its clocks back on Sunday, November 1, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC-4 to UTC-5. After that date, Australia is 16 hours ahead of Canada — instead of 15 hours ahead, as it is today.
Australia puts its clocks back on Sunday, April 4, 2027
The local offset moves from UTC+11 to UTC+10. After that date, Australia is 14 hours ahead of Canada — instead of 15 hours ahead, as it is today.
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Canada and Australia: common questions
What is the time difference between Canada and Australia?
As of 12 October 2026, Australia is 15 hours ahead of Canada. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Australia ranges from 14 hours ahead to 16 hours ahead relative to Canada, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Canada, what time is it in Australia?
It is 12:00 AM in Sydney, Australia. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Australia ahead of or behind Canada?
Australia is ahead of Canada by 15 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Australia starts and ends earlier in Canada terms.
Do Canada and Australia observe daylight saving time?
Both Canada and Australia change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, Australia ranges from 14 hours ahead to 16 hours ahead relative to Canada.
What is the best time to call Australia from Canada?
Standard working hours in Canada and Australia do not overlap at all, so one side has to take the call outside office hours. Early morning in Canada or late evening is usually the least disruptive option.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Toronto, Canada (UTC-4) and Sydney, Australia (UTC+11) were generated on Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.