Current Time in Sydney
The live local time in Sydney, Australia — Sydney (Australia/Sydney). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Sydney
Sydney follows the Australia/Sydney time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Sydney observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go forward one hour (DST begins) on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Sydney with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Sydney quick facts
- Country
- Australia
- Time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- UTC offset
- UTC+11 (January) / UTC+10 (July)
- Calling code
- +61
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 5.4 million
- Coordinates
- 33.87°S, 151.21°E
Best time to call Sydney
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 11:00 PM–7:00 AM in Sydney. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 6:00 PM–2:00 AM in Sydney. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
Cities near Sydney
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sydney in?+
Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Australia/Sydney), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Australia observes it.
When do the clocks change in Sydney?+
Sydney observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go forward one hour (DST begins) on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
What is the best time to call Sydney from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 11:00 PM–7:00 AM in Sydney. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.