Current local time · Sunday
Time in Sydney right now
Time difference from Sydney
| City | Local time | Difference from Sydney |
|---|---|---|
 Shanghai | 2 hours behind Sydney | |
| Beijing | 2 hours behind Sydney | |
| Shenzhen | 2 hours behind Sydney | |
| Guangzhou | 2 hours behind Sydney | |
 Kinshasa | 9 hours behind Sydney | |
 Istanbul | 7 hours behind Sydney | |
 Lagos | 9 hours behind Sydney | |
 Ho Chi Minh City | 3 hours behind Sydney | |
| Chengdu | 2 hours behind Sydney | |
 Lahore | 5 hours behind Sydney | |
 Mumbai | 4 hours and 30 minutes behind Sydney | |
 São Paulo | 13 hours behind Sydney |
Convert Sydney time
| Sydney | London | New York |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
Popular comparisons with Sydney
About Sydney
With about 5.6 million people, Sydney is a major city in Australia. Clocks here run on UTC+10 standard time (Australia/Sydney). That places Sydney within Oceania's span of time zones. At the height of local summer the sun is up around 6:00 AM, giving roughly 14 hours of daylight. Use the live clock above to catch Sydney at the right moment before a call or a trip.
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Sydney in?
- Sydney uses the IANA time zone Australia/Sydney, currently UTC+10. It observes daylight saving time.
- Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. The next clock change in Sydney is on October 3, 2026.