Current Time in Sydney
Sydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) in winter and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) in summer. Note that Australian seasons are reversed from the Northern Hemisphere.
Sydney
10:55:43 PM
Thu, May 21, 2026
Australia/Sydney
GMT+10
GMT+10
No
Time Conversion Table
| City | Current Time | Offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 08:55:43 AM | GMT-4 | -14h |
| Chicago | 07:55:43 AM | GMT-5 | -15h |
| Denver | 06:55:43 AM | GMT-6 | -16h |
| Los Angeles | 05:55:43 AM | GMT-7 | -17h |
| London | 01:55:43 PM | GMT+1 | -9h |
| Berlin | 02:55:43 PM | GMT+2 | -8h |
| Dubai | 04:55:43 PM | GMT+4 | -6h |
| Mumbai | 06:25:43 PM | GMT+5:30 | -4h 30m |
| Singapore | 08:55:43 PM | GMT+8 | -2h |
| Tokyo | 09:55:43 PM | GMT+9 | -1h |
| Sydney | 10:55:43 PM | GMT+10 | +0h |
| Auckland | 12:55:43 AM | GMT+12 | +2h |
Use Cases
Coordinate with Australian teams
Track ASX trading hours
Plan travel to Australia
Schedule APAC region meetings
Tips
Sydney DST runs from October to April (Southern Hemisphere summer)
AEST is UTC+10, AEDT is UTC+11
Sydney is typically 16 hours ahead of New York
Not all Australian states observe DST
FAQ
What timezone is Sydney in?
Sydney uses AEST (UTC+10) in winter and AEDT (UTC+11) during DST, which runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
What is the time difference between Sydney and New York?
Sydney is typically 15-16 hours ahead of New York, depending on DST in both locations.
Does Sydney observe DST?
Yes. Sydney (New South Wales) observes DST from October to April. Queensland does not observe DST.
What is the time difference between Sydney and London?
Sydney is 10-11 hours ahead of London, depending on DST in both locations.