Sydney → Zurich: Time Difference
Zurich is 8 hours behind Sydney.
How the difference works
Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10 standard time) and Zurich uses Europe/Zurich (UTC+1 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 9 hours behind Sydney. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
Distance: about 16,568 km (10,295 mi) great-circle distance.
Sydney → Zurich, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Zurich?
In standard time, Zurich is 9 hours behind Sydney. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
When it is 9:00 in Sydney, what time is it in Zurich?
In standard time it is 00:00 in Zurich. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Zurich from Sydney?
About 16,568 km (10,295 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.