Sydney is typically 1-2 hours ahead of Tokyo, depending on the time of year. Japan does not observe daylight saving time, but Sydney does.
During Australian daylight saving time (October to April), Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo. During Australian winter (April to October), Sydney is only 1 hour ahead of Tokyo.
Optimal meeting window: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sydney time (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tokyo depending on season). Business hours overlap significantly.
Sydney and Tokyo are major Asia-Pacific business hubs with strong ties in finance, tourism, and trade.