Time in Sydney, Australia
Monday, September 21, 2026
When Sydney changes its clocks
Sydney is one of the places that still shifts its clocks twice a year
Sydney keeps Australian Eastern Standard Time at UTC+10:00 for most of the year, and moves to Australian Eastern Daylight Time at UTC+11:00 during its southern-hemisphere summer. The shift is 1 hour.
Because Sydney is in the southern hemisphere, its summer time runs across the new year rather than through the middle of it. When northern cities move forward in March, Sydney is moving back — so the gap between Sydney and Europe or North America changes by two hours over the year, not one.
Next change
4 October 2026 — clocks move forward by 1 hour, from UTC+10:00 to UTC+11:00.
Upcoming transition dates
- 5 April 2026 — back to UTC+10:00
- 4 October 2026 — forward to UTC+11:00
- 4 April 2027 — back to UTC+10:00
- 3 October 2027 — forward to UTC+11:00
- 2 April 2028 — back to UTC+10:00
- 1 October 2028 — forward to UTC+11:00
When the gap to Sydney changes
Dates in the next year where the difference shifts, by counterpart city
The difference between two cities is not a constant. It changes whenever either side moves its clocks — and because regions switch on different dates, there are short windows each year when the usual gap is wrong. These are the dates that matter for Sydney:
Singapore (Singapore)
- From 4 October 2026: Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Singapore
- From 4 April 2027: Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Singapore
Tokyo (Japan)
- From 4 October 2026: Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo
- From 4 April 2027: Sydney is 1 hour ahead of Tokyo
Los Angeles (United States)
- From 4 October 2026: Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles
- From 1 November 2026: Sydney is 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles
- From 14 March 2027: Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles
- From 4 April 2027: Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Daylight and the sun over Sydney
Sydney sits at -33.87°, 151.21°
Longest day
14h 25m of daylight
Shortest day
9h 54m of daylight
Yearly swing
4h 31m between them
Clock time versus solar time
Sydney's clock is unusually well matched to the sun: local noon falls within 5 minutes of the moment the sun is actually overhead. Most cities sit further out, because time zones follow borders rather than longitude.
During summer time that gap widens to 55 minutes ahead of the sun, which is the whole point of the exercise — shifting daylight into the evening.
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Best Times to Contact Sydney
Optimal calling and meeting hours
Business Hours
Typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time
Best for professional calls, meetings, and business inquiries
Personal Calls
Evenings 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM local time
Ideal for catching up with family and friends
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Cultural Business Context
Sydney, Australia • 19:24 local time
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Business hours: 09:00 - 17:00 | Weekend: Sunday, Saturday | Lunch: 12:00 - 13:00
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Places related to Sydney
Cities that share a clock, a country, or an offset
On exactly the same clock as Sydney
These share the Australia/Sydney zone, so they keep the same time as Sydney and change their clocks on the same dates.
Elsewhere in Australia
Australia spans more than one time zone, so these cities are not on Sydney's clock — a common source of scheduling errors when people pick a country rather than a city.
Same offset (UTC+10:00), different part of the world
These sit in other countries but keep the same standard offset as Sydney (Australian Eastern Standard Time). They will not necessarily change clocks on the same dates, so the match can be seasonal rather than permanent.
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Common Questions About Sydney Time
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney operates in the Australia/Sydney time zone, known as Australian Eastern Standard Time, currently UTC+10:00 (UTC+11:00 during summer time). This clock applies that offset directly from the IANA time zone database.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sydney shifts its clocks by 1 hour, between UTC+10:00 and UTC+11:00. The next change is on 4 October 2026.
What's the time difference between Sydney and my location?
The time comparison tool above shows the current time difference. You can also use our meeting coordinator to find the best times for calls across different time zones.
How accurate is this Sydney clock?
Our clock synchronizes with your device's time and applies the official Australia/Sydney time zone offset. It updates every second and automatically handles daylight saving time, ensuring accuracy within a second.
Can I use this for scheduling meetings in Sydney?
Yes! This tool is perfect for scheduling. Use the meeting coordinator above to compare multiple time zones and find optimal meeting times that work for everyone in Sydney and other locations.
Time Zone Facts About Sydney
Interesting information about Sydney's time
IANA identifier
Australia/Sydney
Standard time name
Australian Eastern Standard Time
Standard offset
UTC+10:00
Daylight saving
Observed — clocks shift 1 hour to UTC+11:00
Region
Oceania
Population
5,312,163