Rome to Sydney Time Difference
Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Rome. When it's 06:26:57 PM in Rome, it's 03:26:57 AM in Sydney.
How Many Hours Ahead Is Sydney From Rome?
Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Rome. So Rome is 9 hours behind Sydney looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Rome starts when it is already 6:00 PM in Sydney. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 10 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Rome changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Rome and Sydney
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Rome and Sydney never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Rome, which is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Sydney.
both at work Rome only Sydney only neither — hours shown along the strip are Rome local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Rome to see the exact equivalent in Sydney.
Common Times Converted
Rome time on the left, Sydney time on the right.
Rome to Sydney: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Rome. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Rome | Sydney | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Sydney only |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Sydney only |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Sydney only |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Sydney only |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Sydney only |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Sydney only |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sydney only |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Sydney only |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | — |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Rome only |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM | Rome only |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Rome only |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Rome only |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Rome only |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Rome only |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM next day | Rome only |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM next day | Rome only |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM next day | — |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM next day | — |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM next day | — |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM next day | — |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM next day | — |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM next day | — |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM next day | — |
Understanding the Rome – Sydney Time Difference
Rome runs on Europe/Rome, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). Sydney runs on Australia/Sydney, currently AEDT (UTC+11:00). The gap of 9 hours is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time, but they don't switch on the same date — so for a few weeks each year the gap between them is different again. The next shift is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Rome adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes 10 hours. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in Australia.
Rome today
Sydney today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Rome and Sydney?
Sydney is currently 9 hours ahead of Rome. That gap becomes 10 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Rome changes its clocks.
How many hours ahead is Sydney from Rome?
Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Rome. Looking at it the other way, Rome is 9 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it is 9:00 AM in Rome?
When it is 9:00 AM in Rome, it is 6:00 PM in Sydney.
Is Sydney ahead of or behind Rome?
Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Rome. Sydney reaches each point in the day first, so its working day is already finishing while Rome is still getting started.
What is the best time to call between Rome and Sydney?
Standard business hours in Rome and Sydney do not overlap at all, so one side has to step outside the 9-to-5. The most workable window is 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Rome, which is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Sydney.
Does the time difference between Rome and Sydney change during the year?
Yes. Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time, and they do not always switch on the same date, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 10 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What time zones are Rome and Sydney in?
Rome uses the Europe/Rome time zone, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). Sydney uses Australia/Sydney, currently AEDT (UTC+11:00).