Current local time in Sydney
Sydney, Australia, uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (Australian Eastern Daylight Time / Australian Eastern Standard Time). Clocks change 2 times in 2026. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Australian Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+11
- Daylight saving
- Next change Sunday, April 4, 2027: UTC+11 → UTC+10
- Dialing code
- +61
The time zone, at a glance.
Sydney follows Australia/Sydney. There are 2 clock changes scheduled in 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
02:59 is followed by 02:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+11 → UTC+102026-04-04 16:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+10 → UTC+112026-10-03 16:00 UTC2027
02:59 is followed by 02:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+11 → UTC+102027-04-03 16:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+10 → UTC+112027-10-02 16:00 UTCFuture dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Sydney.
Of these monthly samples, Dec has the most daylight (14h 24m) and Jun the least (9h 55m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 5:59 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 10m | UTC+11 |
| Feb 15 | 6:30 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 18m | UTC+11 |
| Mar 15 | 6:54 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 20m | UTC+11 |
| Apr 15 | 6:17 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 15m | UTC+10 |
| May 15 | 6:39 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 23m | UTC+10 |
| Jun 15 | 6:58 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 55m | UTC+10 |
| Jul 15 | 6:58 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 6m | UTC+10 |
| Aug 15 | 6:34 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 51m | UTC+10 |
| Sep 15 | 5:55 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 51m | UTC+10 |
| Oct 15 | 6:14 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 54m | UTC+11 |
| Nov 15 | 5:43 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 52m | UTC+11 |
| Dec 15 | 5:38 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 24m | UTC+11 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Sydney with your world.
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Best times to call from Sydney
One-hour calls on Friday, October 23, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Sydney time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 hours behind | 7:00 AM–8:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| London | 10 hours behind | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Tokyo | 2 hours behind | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–3:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 18 hours behind | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (3:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Dubai | 7 hours behind | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–10:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
| Mumbai | 5 hours 30 minutes behind | 2:30 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:30 AM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Australia, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · Boxing Day
- Mon, Dec 28, 2026 · Boxing Day (substitute day)
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Tue, Jan 26, 2027 · Australia Day
- Fri, Mar 26, 2027 · Good Friday
Airports serving Sydney
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · 9 km
Places that share Sydney’s clock
These places use the same Australia/Sydney rules, so their time always matches Sydney, including clock changes.
- Newcastle
- Canberra
- Wollongong
- Albury
- Nowra
- Coffs Harbour
- Wagga Wagga
- Port Macquarie
- Orange
- Tamworth
- Tweed Heads
- Queanbeyan
- Dubbo
- Taree
- Lismore
- Armidale
- Katoomba
- Goulburn
- Ballina
- Forster-Tuncurry
Also on UTC+11 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Sydney today but may differ after a clock change.
- Russia
- New Caledonia
- Solomon Islands
- Papua New Guinea
- Vanuatu
- Federated States of Micronesia
Questions about time in Sydney
What time zone is Sydney in?
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go back on Sunday, April 5, 2026 and go forward on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, from UTC+11 to UTC+10.
What is the time difference between Sydney and other major cities?
On Friday, October 23, 2026: New York is 15 hours behind Sydney; London is 10 hours behind Sydney; Tokyo is 2 hours behind Sydney; Los Angeles is 18 hours behind Sydney; Dubai is 7 hours behind Sydney; Mumbai is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney.
How do I call Sydney from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +61, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Sydney as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Australia/Sydney. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.