New York to Sydney Time Converter

Key facts

• New York is on EDT (UTC-4) until 1 November 2026, observing daylight saving time.
• Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) until 4 April 2027, observing daylight saving time.
• Time difference: 15 hours (Sydney is ahead of New York) until 1 November 2026.
• Range over the next 12 months: 14–16 hours.

New York to Sydney time conversion table

Best time to call or meet

New York and Sydney share no 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM window. The closest overlap is 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in New York, which is 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM the next day in Sydney, so one side takes an early or late call (both cities stay within 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM). This applies from 15 October 2026 to 31 October 2026.

Daylight saving time changes

New York changes its clocks on 1 November 2026 (back 1 hour) and 14 March 2027 (forward 1 hour).

Sydney changes its clocks on 4 April 2027 (back 1 hour) and 3 October 2027 (forward 1 hour).

Over the next 12 months the difference is 14–16 hours:

• 15 October 2026 until 1 November 2026: Sydney is 15 hours ahead of New York.
• 1 November 2026 until 14 March 2027: Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York.
• 14 March 2027 until 4 April 2027: Sydney is 15 hours ahead of New York.
• 4 April 2027 until 3 October 2027: Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York.
• 3 October 2027 until 15 October 2027: Sydney is 15 hours ahead of New York.

Common New York to Sydney times

• 6:00 AM in New York is 9:00 PM in Sydney.
• 8:00 AM in New York is 11:00 PM in Sydney.
• 9:00 AM in New York is 12:00 AM the next day in Sydney.
• 12:00 PM in New York is 3:00 AM the next day in Sydney.
• 3:00 PM in New York is 6:00 AM the next day in Sydney.
• 5:00 PM in New York is 8:00 AM the next day in Sydney.
• 6:00 PM in New York is 9:00 AM the next day in Sydney.
• 8:00 PM in New York is 11:00 AM the next day in Sydney.
• 10:00 PM in New York is 1:00 PM the next day in Sydney.

Common Sydney to New York times

• 6:00 AM in Sydney is 3:00 PM the previous day in New York.
• 8:00 AM in Sydney is 5:00 PM the previous day in New York.
• 9:00 AM in Sydney is 6:00 PM the previous day in New York.
• 12:00 PM in Sydney is 9:00 PM the previous day in New York.
• 3:00 PM in Sydney is 12:00 AM in New York.
• 5:00 PM in Sydney is 2:00 AM in New York.
• 6:00 PM in Sydney is 3:00 AM in New York.
• 8:00 PM in Sydney is 5:00 AM in New York.
• 10:00 PM in Sydney is 7:00 AM in New York.

These times apply from 15 October 2026 to 31 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time.

New York and Sydney time zones

New York, United States of America, uses the America/New_York time zone, EDT (UTC-4) until 1 November 2026. Sydney, Australia, uses the Australia/Sydney time zone, AEDT (UTC+11) until 4 April 2027.

Both are named IANA time zones, so New York and Sydney follow their own daylight saving rules for the date you choose instead of a fixed offset. That is why the gap between them can change by an hour at different times of the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between New York and Sydney?

Sydney is 15 hours ahead of New York until 1 November 2026. Across the next 12 months the gap is 14–16 hours because of daylight saving time.

Is Sydney ahead of New York?

Yes. Sydney is 15 hours ahead of New York until 1 November 2026, so it is already later in Sydney. Put the other way, New York is 15 hours behind Sydney.

What is 8 PM Sydney time in New York?

8:00 PM in Sydney is 5:00 AM in New York. This applies from 15 October 2026 to 31 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.

What time is it in Sydney when it is 9 AM in New York?

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 12:00 AM the next day in Sydney. This applies from 15 October 2026 to 31 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.

What is the best time to call Sydney from New York?

New York and Sydney share no 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM window. The closest overlap is 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in New York, which is 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM the next day in Sydney, so one side takes an early or late call (both cities stay within 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM). This applies from 15 October 2026 to 31 October 2026.

Does the New York–Sydney time difference change with daylight saving time?

Yes. Across the next 12 months the gap is 14–16 hours because of daylight saving time. From 1 November 2026 the difference becomes 16 hours, when New York ends daylight saving time. From 14 March 2027 the difference becomes 15 hours, when New York starts daylight saving time. From 4 April 2027 the difference becomes 14 hours, when Sydney ends daylight saving time. From 3 October 2027 the difference becomes 15 hours, when Sydney starts daylight saving time.

Can I convert a future date between New York and Sydney?

Yes. Pick any date in the converter above and it applies the offsets New York and Sydney will use on that day, including daylight saving time changes.

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Offsets checked against IANA time zone data on 15 October 2026.

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