Sydney Zurich

Best Time to Call

Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Sydney time).

Sync Sydney and Zurich easily. Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Zurich. Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Sydney time).

Upcoming Time Change

  • New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09

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Sync Score
3.3/10
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Tokyo

15:37 GMT+9
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New York City

01:37 EST
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London

06:37 GMT
Sleeping

Synchronization Context

Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.

Sydney Business Pulse

  • Culture Relatively relaxed but professional. Early starts are common to maximize daylight.
  • Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
  • Pro Tip Due to the significant time difference with Europe and the US, early mornings (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM) are often dedicated to international syncs. For domestic calls, late mornings are best. Be mindful that many Australians start and end their day earlier than their Northern Hemisphere counterparts.

Zurich Business Pulse

  • Culture Precise, formal, and highly efficient. Values quality and punctuality above all.
  • Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
  • Pro Tip The ideal window is 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Punctuality in Switzerland is non-negotiable; being even one minute late is considered a serious lack of professionalism. Keep your discussion focused, data-driven, and highly organized. Avoid calling during the 12-1 PM lunch hour.

Quick Comparison

Feature Sydney Zurich
Timezone Australia/Sydney Europe/Zurich
Country Australia Switzerland
Coordinates -33.87, 151.21 47.38, 8.54
Population 5,121,000 443,000

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