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Time Zone
AEST/AEDT
UTC Offset
UTC +10/+11
Population
5.3 million
Current Local Time in Sydney
Sydney is Australia largest city and a major Pacific hub. It uses Australian Eastern Time and observes Daylight Saving Time from October to April (Southern Hemisphere summer).
Time Zone Information
Sydney uses the AEST/AEDT time zone, which is UTC +10/+11. The city observes Daylight Saving Time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
When to Call Sydney
If you are scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Sydney, consider these general business hours:
- Standard business hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time
- Best time for international calls: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM local time
- Avoid calling: Before 8:00 AM or after 9:00 PM local time
Quick Time Conversions
Use our Time Difference Calculator to convert Sydney time to your local time zone, or check our World Time tool to see multiple cities at once.
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney is in the AEST/AEDT time zone, which is UTC +10/+11.
Does Sydney observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks move forward one hour in spring and back one hour in fall.
What is the time difference between Sydney and New York?
Use our Time Difference Calculator to get the exact current difference, as it may vary during Daylight Saving Time transitions.