Sydney observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
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AEST · UTC+10
Sydney Time Zone: AEST/AEDT and UTC+10
Sydney operates on AEST/AEDT (UTC+10), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 10 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Australia/Sydney.
Sydney observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months. This means the time difference between Sydney and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Sydney, useful reference points: Sydney is 10 hours ahead of London on GMT and 15 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Sydney right now?
Sydney follows AEST/AEDT (UTC+10). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Sydney, updated every second.
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney is in AEST/AEDT (UTC+10). The IANA timezone identifier is Australia/Sydney.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
What is the time difference between Sydney and London?
Sydney (AEST, UTC+10) is 10 hours ahead of London (during GMT, UTC+0).
What is the time difference between Sydney and New York?
Sydney (AEST, UTC+10) is 15 hours ahead of New York (during EDT, UTC−4).