Time zone in Sydney: Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT)
Right now the local time in Sydney is UTC+11. Sydney observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC+10 on April 5 and to UTC+11 on October 4.
Time difference between Sydney and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Sydney right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Sydney. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 hours behind | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| Chicago | 17 hours behind | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| Denver | 18 hours behind | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| Phoenix | 18 hours behind | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 19 hours behind | 2:00 PM (previous day) |
| Anchorage | 20 hours behind | 1:00 PM (previous day) |
| Honolulu | 21 hours behind | 12:00 PM (previous day) |
Best time to call Sydney from the U.S.
To reach someone in Sydney between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 4:00 PM and 6:00 AM New York time, or between 1:00 PM and 3:00 AM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in Sydney (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Sydney that is from 1:30 AM to 8:00 AM (next day). See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney uses Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT), which is UTC+11 right now. Sydney observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC+10 on April 5 and to UTC+11 on October 4.
Does Sydney have daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks change to UTC+10 on April 5 and to UTC+11 on October 4.
What is the time difference between Sydney and New York?
Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the calling code for Sydney?
The country calling code is +61. To call Sydney from the U.S., dial 011, then 61, then the local number.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in Sydney?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to AUD converter.