Current time in Sydney
Australia
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Time zone
Australia/Sydney
UTC offset
GMT+10
Abbreviation
GMT+10
Daylight saving
Not in effect
Coordinates
-33.87, 151.21
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Sydney
Sydney uses Australia/Sydney. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+10 in winter and UTC+11 during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 4, 2026, when clocks go forward.
Time difference from Sydney
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +14h |
| London · United Kingdom | +9h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +17h |
| Paris · France | +8h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | +6h |
| Mumbai · India | +4h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | +1h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Sydney
The longest day brings about 14h 24m of daylight, the shortest about 9h 53m.
Cities in the same time zone
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Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Sydney in?
- Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone, currently UTC+10.
- Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Sydney move between UTC+10 and UTC+11.
- What is the time difference between Sydney and New York?
- Sydney is 14h ahead of New York.