Sydney to New York Time Difference
New York is 14 hours behind Sydney. When it is noon in Sydney, it is 22:00 in New York.
Sydney (UTC+10) → New York (UTC-4)
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When it's 23:00 in Sydney, it's 09:00 in New York
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Sydney & New York◐ Extended Hours (3 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
15,988 km
Est. Flight Time
~19.8h
Time Difference
-14h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Sydney
16:00
New York (-1)
09:00
Sydney
19:00
New York (-1)
12:00
Sydney
22:00
New York (-1)
15:00
Sydney
01:00
New York
18:00
Sydney
04:00
New York
21:00
Sydney
07:00
New York
00:00
Sydney
10:00
New York (-1)
03:00
Sydney
13:00
New York (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Sydney ahead of New York?
New York is 14 hours behind Sydney. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 22:00 in New York. Sydney operates on Australia/Sydney (UTC+10), while New York uses America/New York (UTC-4).
What is the best time to call New York from Sydney?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Sydney and New York due to the 14 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Sydney to New York time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Sydney and New York
The distance between Sydney and New York is approximately 15,988 km. A direct flight typically takes around 19.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local New York time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.