Time in Sydney today
Sydney follows Australian Eastern Time and observes daylight saving time in New South Wales. Brisbane can be one hour behind Sydney during the daylight-saving season even though both use eastern Australian time labels.
Australia uses three primary mainland time zones, with additional rules for some islands and daylight saving differences between states.
Next clock change in Sydney
A change is expected after April 4, 2027.
Countdown calculated when the page loads.
Business hours and local week
Typical office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Sydney mornings overlap with East Asia; late afternoons can reach Europe at the start of its day.
Best time to call Sydney
For North America, Sydney early mornings or evenings are usually required. Use the planner because the date often changes across the Pacific.
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Common questions
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney uses Australian Eastern Time. The IANA identifier used for this clock is Australia/Sydney.
What is the UTC offset for Sydney?
The current reference offset on this page is UTC+11:00. It updates automatically when regional clock rules change.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney uses seasonal clock changes under current rules. Check the next-change section for the date-aware result.
What is the best time to call Sydney?
For North America, Sydney early mornings or evenings are usually required. Use the planner because the date often changes across the Pacific.
How accurate is this Sydney clock?
The live clock uses your device time and the browser's implementation of the Australia/Sydney IANA time-zone rules. It updates every second.