Current Time in Sydney
Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) right now, until 4 April 2027. Clocks go back 1 hour that day.
Sydney time at a glance
- Time zone: Australia/Sydney (AEST / AEDT).
- UTC offset now: UTC+11, on daylight saving time.
- Next clock change: 4 April 2027, clocks go back 1 hour.
- Country: New South Wales, Australia.
- Longest 9-to-5 overlap among eight hubs: Tokyo, 6 hours.
What time is it in Sydney? AEDT (UTC+11), next clock change 4 April 2027, UTC table and working-hours overlap with eight cities.
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Right now it is on AEDT (UTC+11), which is 11 hours ahead of UTC, until 4 April 2027.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, switches between AEST (UTC+10) and AEDT (UTC+11). Sydney is currently on daylight saving time.
Does Sydney use daylight saving time?
Yes. Sydney moves between AEST (UTC+10) and AEDT (UTC+11). The next change is on 4 April 2027, when clocks go back 1 hour and Sydney moves to AEST.
| Date | What happens | New time zone |
|---|---|---|
| 4 April 2027 | At 3:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 2:00 AM | AEST (UTC+10) |
| 3 October 2027 | At 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM | AEDT (UTC+11) |
What is Sydney time in UTC?
Right now Sydney is 11 hours ahead of UTC, so subtract 11 hours from Sydney time to get UTC. The offset is UTC+10 on AEST and UTC+11 on AEDT, so use the column for the date you need.
| Time in Sydney | UTC when Sydney is on AEST (UTC+10) | UTC when Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM (−1 day) | 7:00 PM (−1 day) |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM (−1 day) | 10:00 PM (−1 day) |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
What is the time difference between Sydney and other major cities?
Sydney is 11 hours ahead of London and 15 hours ahead of New York right now. The longest shared 9 AM to 5 PM window is with Tokyo, at 6 hours.
| City | Gap from Sydney | Shared 9-to-5 window (Sydney time) | Same window in that city |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 11 hours behind | — | — |
| New York | 15 hours behind | — | — |
| Los Angeles | 18 hours behind | 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (−1 day) |
| Dubai | 7 hours behind | 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 5 hours 30 minutes behind | 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Singapore | 3 hours behind | 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 2 hours behind | 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
Which time converters include Sydney?
SavvyToolz has 6 converter pages for Sydney, pairing it with London, New York and Los Angeles. Each one gives the hour-by-hour table, the gap across daylight saving changes and the best time to call.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time zone is Sydney in?
- Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Right now it is on AEDT (UTC+11), which is 11 hours ahead of UTC, until 4 April 2027.
- When do the clocks change in Sydney?
- Yes. Sydney moves between AEST (UTC+10) and AEDT (UTC+11). The next change is on 4 April 2027, when clocks go back 1 hour and Sydney moves to AEST.
- Is Sydney ahead of or behind UTC?
- Sydney is 11 hours ahead of UTC right now (UTC+11), so subtract 11 hours from Sydney time to get UTC. After 4 April 2027 it is on AEST (UTC+10).
- What is the best time to call Sydney from Tokyo?
- Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sydney time, which is 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Tokyo. Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo right now.