Current local time in Sydney, Australia
The live clock above shows the time in Sydney. Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone, UTC+11 right now (AEDT).
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Region | New South Wales |
| Population | about 5.2 million |
| Coordinates | 33.92° S, 151.19° E |
| Time zone | Australia/Sydney |
| Abbreviation | AEST / AEDT |
| UTC offset | UTC+10 (winter) / UTC+11 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Sydney uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+10 (AEST) and UTC+11 (AEDT). The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:57 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | 7:00 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| September equinox | 5:45 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 5:40 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 24 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Sydney at about 1:04 PM in mid-January, and about 12:00 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 5 minutes behind the sun, because Sydney sits at 151.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 150.0° E.
Sydney time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 hours behind in Jan, 14 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 19 hours behind in Jan, 17 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 11 hours behind in Jan, 9 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 10 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 5.5 hours behind in Jan, 4.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul |
Time difference between Sydney and
- Singapore
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Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Wollongong | 61 km (38 mi) | same time |
| Newcastle | 133 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Canberra | 242 km (150 mi) | same time |
| Gold Coast | 684 km (425 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Cranbourne | 705 km (438 mi) | same time |
| Melbourne | 708 km (440 mi) | same time |
| Brisbane | 740 km (460 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Geelong | 771 km (479 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Australia
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Newcastle
- Gold Coast
- Canberra
- Cranbourne
- Wollongong
- Geelong
- Cairns
- Townsville
Questions people ask
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone, UTC+10, or UTC+11 during daylight saving time.
Does Sydney have daylight saving time?
Sydney uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+10 (AEST) and UTC+11 (AEDT). The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Sydney when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Sydney's clocks follow a zone centred on 150.0° E, so on standard time they run about 5 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).