🇦🇺 Sydney

Sydney runs on UTC+10 in winter and UTC+11 in summer. Australia observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

Sunrise 6:56 AMSunset 5:09 PM(local)

Sydney: standard timeNow UTC+10. Next change: October 4, 2026 — clocks go forward 1 hour.
SydneyUTC+10
Dialing code+61
Population5,557,233
Coordinates33.87°S, 151.21°E
Elevation58 m
CurrencyAustralian Dollar (AUD)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Sydney right now?
Sydney runs on UTC+10. The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney is on UTC+10 as its standard time offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sydney changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on October 4, 2026.
Does Sydney use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
Sydney commonly uses the 12-hour clock (with AM/PM).