Need to call or meet someone in Australia? Use the tool below to see the exact time difference between India and Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth, convert any time, and find the best time to call. It updates by itself when Australian clocks change.
India (IST) is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney right now.
On 4 April 2027 the clocks change in Sydney and the gap becomes 4 hours 30 minutes. India does not change its clock.
Best time to call
Top row: India time. Bottom row: city time. Hover or tap a block to see the exact times.
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India to Australia time difference at a glance
India is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney when Sydney is on daylight time and 4 hours 30 minutes behind it when Sydney is on standard time. India uses one time zone, IST (UTC+5:30), all year.
| City | Daylight time gap | Standard time gap |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 5 hours 30 minutes | 4 hours 30 minutes |
| Melbourne | 5 hours 30 minutes | 4 hours 30 minutes |
| Brisbane | 4 hours 30 minutes (no clock change) | |
| Adelaide | 5 hours | 4 hours |
| Perth | 2 hours 30 minutes (no clock change) | |
Australia is in the southern hemisphere, so its summer is our winter. New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory move their clocks forward on the first Sunday in October and back on the first Sunday in April. Under current rules, daylight saving started on 4 October 2026 and ends on 4 April 2027. Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory do not change their clocks. India does not change its clock either.
Best time to call Australia from India
Australia is a major destination for Indian students, skilled workers and visitors. India is behind every Australian city, by 2.5 to 5.5 hours, so the same date can already be tomorrow in Sydney. Perth is the closest in time and Sydney and Melbourne are the furthest.
These windows give both sides a normal daytime or evening hour, between 8 AM and about 9:30 PM. They are for a regular weekday.
- Sydney: Start the call between 8 AM and 3 PM India time (1:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Sydney) in January; start the call between 8 AM and 4 PM India time (12:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Sydney) in July.
- Melbourne: Start the call between 8 AM and 3 PM India time (1:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Melbourne) in January; start the call between 8 AM and 4 PM India time (12:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Melbourne) in July.
- Brisbane: Start the call between 8 AM and 4 PM India time (12:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Brisbane).
- Adelaide: Start the call between 8 AM and 4 PM India time (1 PM to 9 PM in Adelaide) in January; start the call between 8 AM and 5 PM India time (12 PM to 9 PM in Adelaide) in July.
- Perth: Start the call between 8 AM and 6 PM India time (10:30 AM to 8:30 PM in Perth).
Early morning in India is usually the easiest time to reach Australia, because it is mid-morning there. After 6 PM in India it is already past 10:30 PM in Sydney, so Perth is the easiest city for evening calls. If you want to catch someone after their working day, call in the late afternoon in India.
Common mistakes with the India to Australia time difference
- Thinking Australia has one time zone. It has three main ones, and Sydney and Brisbane can differ by one hour for half of the year.
- Mixing up the seasons. Australian daylight time is from October to April, which is the opposite of the UK, the USA and Canada.
- Forgetting that India is behind. India is behind Australia, so it is already tomorrow in Sydney while it is still evening in India.
Flying from India to Australia? A short note on jet lag
Flying from India to Australia is an eastward trip, and your body clock moves forward by about 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes. Many people find flying east harder, because you have to sleep earlier than your body wants. The Jet lag plan tab in the tool gives a step-by-step plan for the city you pick.
How this tool works
The tool uses the time zone rules built into your web browser. These come from the public IANA time zone database, which most phones and computers use. Nothing you type in the tool is saved or sent to us. Last updated: 10 October 2026. If you see a wrong result, please tell us through the Contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between India and Australia?
India is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney when Sydney is on daylight time and 4 hours 30 minutes behind it when Sydney is on standard time. The gap changes by 1 hour when the clocks change.
Is India ahead of Australia?
No. India is behind Australia, so when it is evening in India it is already late night or the next day in Sydney.
What is 9 PM IST in Sydney?
In Sydney it is 2:30 AM the next day when daylight time is on (October to April) and 1:30 AM the next day when it is off.
Does Australia have daylight saving time?
Australia is in the southern hemisphere, so its summer is our winter. New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory move their clocks forward on the first Sunday in October and back on the first Sunday in April. Under current rules, daylight saving started on 4 October 2026 and ends on 4 April 2027. Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory do not change their clocks. India does not change its clock either.
What is the best time to call Australia from India?
Sydney: Start the call between 8 AM and 3 PM India time (1:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Sydney) in January; start the call between 8 AM and 4 PM India time (12:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Sydney) in July. Melbourne: Start the call between 8 AM and 3 PM India time (1:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Melbourne) in January; start the call between 8 AM and 4 PM India time (12:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Melbourne) in July. Brisbane: Start the call between 8 AM and 4 PM India time (12:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Brisbane). Adelaide: Start the call between 8 AM and 4 PM India time (1 PM to 9 PM in Adelaide) in January; start the call between 8 AM and 5 PM India time (12 PM to 9 PM in Adelaide) in July. Perth: Start the call between 8 AM and 6 PM India time (10:30 AM to 8:30 PM in Perth).
Does India have daylight saving time?
No. India uses India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30, all year round.
When do the Australian clocks change in 2026?
Under current rules, daylight saving started on Sunday 4 October 2026 in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT. It ends on Sunday 4 April 2027. Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory do not change their clocks.