Sydney time zone facts
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (Australia/Sydney) |
| UTC offset | UTC+10 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently standard time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, October 4, 2026, 01:00 AM → 03:00 AM, UTC+11 (1 hour forward) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 05:31 AM / 05:57 PM (Fri, October 2) |
| Country | Australia — several time zones in the country |
| Coordinates | 33.87° S, 151.21° E |
New York to Sydney time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Sydney? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings. These two cities' business hours don't overlap.
| New York | Sydney |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 14:00 |
| 01:00 | 15:00 |
| 02:00 | 16:00 |
| 03:00 | 17:00 |
| 04:00 | 18:00 |
| 05:00 | 19:00 |
| 06:00 | 20:00 |
| 07:00 | 21:00 |
| 08:00 | 22:00 |
| 09:00 | 23:00 |
| 10:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 11:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 12:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 13:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 14:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 15:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 16:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
| 17:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 08:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 09:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 10:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 11:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 12:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 13:00 (next day) |
Sydney time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Sydney. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 7 hours behind |
| London | UTC+1 | 9 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 14 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 17 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 6 hours behind |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 7 hours behind |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 1 hour behind |
Daylight saving time
Sydney observes daylight saving time. It is currently on standard (winter) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 4, 2026: at 01:00 AM local time clocks go forward 1 hour to 03:00 AM (UTC+11).
Sunrise and sunset in Sydney
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, October 2 | 05:31 AM | 05:57 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 05:30 AM | 05:57 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 06:28 AM | 06:58 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 06:27 AM | 06:59 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 06:26 AM | 07:00 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 06:24 AM | 07:00 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| Thu, October 8 | 06:23 AM | 07:01 PM | 12 h 38 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Sydney
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Fri, October 2:
| Morning blue hour | 05:06 AM – 05:16 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 05:16 AM – 06:04 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:24 PM – 06:12 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:12 PM – 06:22 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and New York?
Sydney is currently 14 hours ahead of New York. Because daylight saving rules differ between places, this gap can change by an hour during parts of the year.
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney is in Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10). IANA time zone ID: Australia/Sydney.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time. It is currently on standard (winter) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 4, 2026: at 01:00 AM local time clocks go forward 1 hour to 03:00 AM (UTC+11).
When is golden hour in Sydney?
On Fri, October 2, evening golden hour in Sydney runs 05:24 PM – 06:12 PM and morning golden hour 05:16 AM – 06:04 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sydney?
On Fri, October 2, sunrise in Sydney is at 05:31 AM and sunset at 05:57 PM, a day length of 12 h 26 min (local time).