What time is it in Sydney?
Local time in Sydney, its UTC offset, today's sunrise and sunset, and the difference with other major cities.
· UTC+10 · GMT+10 · Australia
| UTC offset | UTC+10 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Australia/Sydney (GMT+10) |
| Sunrise | 05:50 AM |
| Sunset | 05:49 PM |
| Solar noon | 11:49 AM |
| Day length | 11 h 59 min |
Daylight saving time
Sydney is currently on standard time. Next change on October 4, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC+11.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | −14 h | |
| Los Angeles | −17 h | |
| Chicago | −15 h | |
| Houston | −15 h | |
| Phoenix | −17 h | |
| Philadelphia | −14 h | |
| San Antonio | −15 h | |
| San Diego | −17 h |
Frequently asked questions
Sydney is on GMT+10, that is UTC+10. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 10:00 PM in Sydney — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
Sydney is on UTC+10. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 05:50 AM and sets at 05:49 PM in Sydney, a day of 11 h 59 min.
Sydney is currently on standard time. Next change on October 4, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC+11.
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