What time is it in Sydney?
The clock below shows the exact local time in Sydney, Australia, ticking live in your browser. Sydney is Australia's largest city, which moves its clocks forward in October.
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Time zone & daylight saving
Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone, which is currently UTC+11. Sydney changes its clocks next on Sunday, April 4, 2027, moving from UTC+11 to UTC+10.
If you have a call or flight around a clock change, double-check the time a few days before. Most mix-ups happen on the weekend the clocks move.
Time difference from major cities
| City | UTC offset | vs Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| New York | UTC−4 | -15 h |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | -18 h |
| London | UTC+1 | -10 h |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | -7 h |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | -2 h |
Planning a call
Here is how common business hours in Sydney line up elsewhere today:
| Sydney | New York | London | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 in Sydney | 17:00 | 22:00 | 06:00 |
| 10:00 in Sydney | 19:00 | 00:00 | 08:00 |
| 12:00 in Sydney | 21:00 | 02:00 | 10:00 |
| 14:00 in Sydney | 23:00 | 04:00 | 12:00 |
| 16:00 in Sydney | 01:00 | 06:00 | 14:00 |
| 18:00 in Sydney | 03:00 | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 20:00 in Sydney | 05:00 | 10:00 | 18:00 |
A rough rule: anything between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the earlier city usually lands inside working hours for both sides, unless they are more than 8 hours apart.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone, currently UTC+11.
Does Sydney have daylight saving time?
Yes. Sydney changes its clocks next on Sunday, April 4, 2027, moving from UTC+11 to UTC+10.
How do I know the time difference between me and Sydney?
The live line under the clock compares your device's time zone with Sydney and updates automatically.