Meeting planner for 2026
Best meeting time for Mumbai and Sydney
Sydney is 5.5 hours ahead of Mumbai for most of 2026. With 09:00 to 17:00 working hours in both cities, the best time to meet is 09:00 to 11:30 in Mumbai, which is 14:30 to 17:00 in Sydney.
Working hours overlap in 2026
Both cities working 09:00 to 17:00 local time. When the time difference changes during the year, so do the shared hours.
| Time difference | When in 2026 | In Mumbai | In Sydney | Shared hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney 5.5 hours ahead | Most of the year | 09:00 to 11:30 | 14:30 to 17:00 | 2.5 hours |
| Sydney 4.5 hours ahead | 5 April to 3 October | 09:00 to 12:30 | 13:30 to 17:00 | 3.5 hours |
Worked out for 18 February and 1 July 2026.
Time difference between Mumbai and Sydney in 2026
Sydney is 5.5 hours ahead of Mumbai for most of 2026. From 5 April to 3 October 2026, Sydney is 4.5 hours ahead of Mumbai.
| Dates in 2026 | Mumbai | Sydney | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January to 4 April | UTC+05:30 | UTC+11:00, daylight saving | Sydney 5.5 hours ahead |
| 5 April to 3 October | UTC+05:30 | UTC+10:00, standard | Sydney 4.5 hours ahead |
| 4 October to 31 December | UTC+05:30 | UTC+11:00, daylight saving | Sydney 5.5 hours ahead |
Clock changes in 2026
- Mumbai stays on UTC+05:30 all year and does not change clocks.
- Sydney is on UTC+10:00 in standard time and UTC+11:00 in daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour at 03:00 on Sunday 5 April 2026 and forward 1 hour at 02:00 on Sunday 4 October 2026.
Mumbai to Sydney time conversion
Hour by hour on Wednesday 18 February 2026, when Sydney is 5.5 hours ahead of Mumbai. At other times of the year, adjust by the change in the time difference above. Working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 in both cities.
| Mumbai | Sydney | Working |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:30 | Neither |
| 01:00 | 06:30 | Neither |
| 02:00 | 07:30 | Neither |
| 03:00 | 08:30 | Neither |
| 04:00 | 09:30 | Sydney only |
| 05:00 | 10:30 | Sydney only |
| 06:00 | 11:30 | Sydney only |
| 07:00 | 12:30 | Sydney only |
| 08:00 | 13:30 | Sydney only |
| 09:00 | 14:30 | Both |
| 10:00 | 15:30 | Both |
| 11:00 | 16:30 | Mumbai only |
| 12:00 | 17:30 | Mumbai only |
| 13:00 | 18:30 | Mumbai only |
| 14:00 | 19:30 | Mumbai only |
| 15:00 | 20:30 | Mumbai only |
| 16:00 | 21:30 | Mumbai only |
| 17:00 | 22:30 | Neither |
| 18:00 | 23:30 | Neither |
| 19:00 | 00:30 (next day) | Neither |
| 20:00 | 01:30 (next day) | Neither |
| 21:00 | 02:30 (next day) | Neither |
| 22:00 | 03:30 (next day) | Neither |
| 23:00 | 04:30 (next day) | Neither |
Questions about Mumbai and Sydney time
What is the time difference between Mumbai and Sydney?
Sydney is 5.5 hours ahead of Mumbai for most of 2026. From 5 April to 3 October 2026, Sydney is 4.5 hours ahead of Mumbai.
What is the best time for a meeting between Mumbai and Sydney?
For most of 2026, the best time is 09:00 to 11:30 in Mumbai, which is 14:30 to 17:00 in Sydney, with 2.5 hours of overlap. From 5 April to 3 October 2026, the best time is 09:00 to 12:30 in Mumbai, which is 13:30 to 17:00 in Sydney, with 3.5 hours of overlap. These times assume 09:00 to 17:00 working hours in both cities.
Do Mumbai and Sydney change clocks on the same day?
No. Mumbai stays on UTC+05:30 all year, while Sydney changes clocks on Sunday 5 April and Sunday 4 October 2026, so the time difference changes when Sydney does.
When it is 09:00 in Mumbai, what time is it in Sydney?
It is 14:30 in Sydney for most of 2026 and 13:30 from 5 April to 3 October.