Time difference between Canada and Australia: 14 hours
Canada is 14 hours behind Australia
Difference by time zone
This country spans multiple time zones, so the summary above uses the main zone. The table below shows the difference for each zone.
| Canada — Time zone | Australia — Time zone | Difference vs Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time (Toronto) | Eastern Time (Sydney) | −14 hours |
| Eastern Time (Toronto) | Western Time (Perth) | −12 hours |
| Pacific Time (Vancouver) | Eastern Time (Sydney) | −17 hours |
| Pacific Time (Vancouver) | Western Time (Perth) | −15 hours |
Best time for a call or meeting
Canada 07:00–08:00 = Australia 21:00–22:00 Canada 17:00–22:00 = Australia 07:00–12:00
Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).
Convert a specific time
Hour-by-hour conversion
| Canada | Australia |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 14:00 |
| 01:00 | 15:00 |
| 02:00 | 16:00 |
| 03:00 | 17:00 |
| 04:00 | 18:00 |
| 05:00 | 19:00 |
| 06:00 | 20:00 |
| 07:00 | 21:00 |
| 08:00 | 22:00 |
| 09:00 | 23:00 |
| 10:00 | 00:00 |
| 11:00 | 01:00 |
| 12:00 | 02:00 |
| 13:00 | 03:00 |
| 14:00 | 04:00 |
| 15:00 | 05:00 |
| 16:00 | 06:00 |
| 17:00 | 07:00 |
| 18:00 | 08:00 |
| 19:00 | 09:00 |
| 20:00 | 10:00 |
| 21:00 | 11:00 |
| 22:00 | 12:00 |
| 23:00 | 13:00 |
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between Canada and Australia?
Canada is 14 hours behind Australia. When it is 12:00 noon in Canada, it is 02:00 (next day) in Australia.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
Yes. One or both places observe daylight saving time, so the difference changes with the season. This page shows the current difference.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
Canada 07:00–08:00 = Australia 21:00–22:00 / Canada 17:00–22:00 = Australia 07:00–12:00. Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).
How many time zones does Canada have?
This page covers 2 time zones in Canada, using Eastern Time (Toronto) as the reference. See the table above for each zone.
How many time zones does Australia have?
This page covers 2 time zones in Australia, using Eastern Time (Sydney) as the reference. See the table above for each zone.