Sydney time zone facts
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Australian Eastern Daylight Time (Australia/Sydney) |
| UTC offset | UTC+11 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently summer time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, April 4, 2027, 03:00 AM → 02:00 AM, UTC+10 (1 hour back) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:08 AM / 07:12 PM (Tue, October 20) |
| Country | Australia — several time zones in the country |
| Coordinates | 33.87° S, 151.21° E |
New York to Sydney time converter
New York hour by hour in Sydney time. These two cities' business hours don't overlap.
| New York | Sydney |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 15:00 |
| 01:00 | 16:00 |
| 02:00 | 17:00 |
| 03:00 | 18:00 |
| 04:00 | 19:00 |
| 05:00 | 20:00 |
| 06:00 | 21:00 |
| 07:00 | 22:00 |
| 08:00 | 23:00 |
| 09:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 10:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 11:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 12:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 13:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 14:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 15:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
| 16:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| 17:00 | 08:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 09:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 10:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 11:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 12:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 13:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 14:00 (next day) |
Sydney time compared with world cities
Relative to Sydney; gaps with daylight-saving cities shift by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 8 hours behind |
| London | UTC+1 | 10 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 15 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 18 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 7 hours behind |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 8 hours behind |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 2 hours behind |
Daylight saving time
Sydney observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027: at 03:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 02:00 AM (UTC+10).
Sunrise and sunset in Sydney
Next 7 days, local time (±2 min).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, October 20 | 06:08 AM | 07:12 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| Wed, October 21 | 06:07 AM | 07:13 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| Thu, October 22 | 06:05 AM | 07:14 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| Fri, October 23 | 06:04 AM | 07:14 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| Sat, October 24 | 06:03 AM | 07:15 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| Sun, October 25 | 06:02 AM | 07:16 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| Mon, October 26 | 06:01 AM | 07:17 PM | 13 h 16 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Sydney
Local times for Tue, October 20 (golden hour: sun 6° above to 4° below the horizon; blue hour: 4° to 6° below):
| Morning blue hour | 05:42 AM – 05:52 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 05:52 AM – 06:41 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 06:38 PM – 07:28 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 07:28 PM – 07:38 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 15 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 Daylight Time (UTC+11). IANA time zone ID: Australia/Sydney.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027: at 03:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 02:00 AM (UTC+10).
When is golden hour in Sydney?
On Tue, October 20, evening golden hour in Sydney runs 06:38 PM – 07:28 PM and morning golden hour 05:52 AM – 06:41 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sydney?
On Tue, October 20, sunrise in Sydney is at 06:08 AM and sunset at 07:12 PM, a day length of 13 h 4 min (local time).