Current Local Time in Sydney
Sydney, Australia (GMT+11)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Sydney follows Australian Eastern Time (AET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between AEST (UTC+10) and AEDT (UTC+11).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Australia/SydneyData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Sydney
💡Late night shopping Thursday
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with warm summers (20-28°C) and mild winters (8-17°C). Bushfire risk in summer. Occasional storms.
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📍About Sydney Time Zone
Sydney is located in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+11). As a major metropolitan city in Australia, Sydney serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Sydney, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard business hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Shops typically open 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (9:00 PM Thursdays). Cafés often open early (6:00-7:00 AM). local time. Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Sydney has a population of approximately 5.4M. The local currency is the Australian Dollar (A$). To call Sydney from abroad, use the country code +61 2. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Sydney time is 16 hours ahead of New York, and 11 hours ahead of London. This makes Sydney well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Sydney Time
- • Time Zone: Australia/Sydney (UTC+11)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: Australia (AU)
- • Coordinates: -33.87°, 151.21°
- • Calling Code: +61 2