Washington×Brisbane
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Washington, it's that in Brisbane.
When it's 8:00 am in Washington, it's 10:00 pm in Brisbane — night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Washington, it's 12:00 am in Brisbane — late night there, the next day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Washington, it's 2:00 am in Brisbane — late night there, the next day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Washington, it's 5:00 am in Brisbane — morning there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Washington, it's 7:00 am in Brisbane — morning there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Washington, it's 11:00 am in Brisbane — late morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Washington uses the USD ($) and Brisbane uses the AUD ($). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Washington drives on the right, Brisbane on the left.
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Australia
- Capital
- Canberra
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +61
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Washington and Brisbane?
Washington is 14 hours ahead of Brisbane. Washington runs on GMT-4 and Brisbane on GMT+10. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Washington, what time is it in Brisbane?
10:00 am in Washington is 12:00 am in Brisbane the next day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Washington, what time is it in Brisbane?
3:00 pm in Washington is 5:00 am in Brisbane the next day — morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Washington from Brisbane?
About 15,249 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 18h 26m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Washington and Brisbane use?
Washington uses the United States dollar (USD, $); Brisbane uses the Australian dollar (AUD, $). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Washington from Brisbane?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +1, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Washington and Brisbane?
Both United States and Australia count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Washington also has no other official tongue; Brisbane adds no other official tongue.
Do Washington and Brisbane drive on the same side of the road?
No. United States drives on the right, Australia on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.