Time difference between Sydney and Zurich
Zurich is 8 hours behind Sydney
Right now
Sydney
02:38
AEST ·
UTC+10
Zurich
18:38
CEST ·
UTC+2
Best time for a call between Sydney and Zurich
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 16:00 Sydney 08:00 Zurich
- 17:00 Sydney 09:00 Zurich
- 15:00 Sydney 07:00 Zurich
Hour by hour: Sydney to Zurich
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Sydney (reference) | Zurich | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 16:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 17:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 18:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 19:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 07:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 08:00 | 00:00 | |
| 09:00 | 01:00 | |
| 10:00 | 02:00 | |
| 11:00 | 03:00 | |
| 12:00 | 04:00 | |
| 13:00 | 05:00 | |
| 14:00 | 06:00 | |
| ★ | 15:00 | 07:00 |
| ★ | 16:00 | 08:00 |
| ★ | 17:00 | 09:00 |
| 18:00 | 10:00 | |
| 19:00 | 11:00 | |
| 20:00 | 12:00 | |
| 21:00 | 13:00 | |
| 22:00 | 14:00 | |
| 23:00 | 15:00 |
Table built for August 27, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Both cities change their clocks, but not always on the same date — the difference between them shifts for a few weeks each year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Zurich?
Zurich is 8 hours behind Sydney
What is the best time to call between Sydney and Zurich?
The most convenient slot is 16:00 Sydney / 08:00 Zurich. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Sydney and Zurich change during the year?
Both cities change their clocks, but not always on the same date — the difference between them shifts for a few weeks each year.