Time Now in Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺
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Sydney ranks
#28 for first into the new day · #35 for clocks changing soonest · #57 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 33.87° S, 151.21° E
Elevation: 58 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Australia
State: New South Wales
Country: 🇦🇺 Australia (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Australia/Sydney
Timezone: AEST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Australia: ACST, AEST, AWST, JST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Australia: ACDT, AEDT
Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Sydney, Australia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Sydney
Daylight Hours in Sydney
Sydney gets 10h 07m of daylight today. Sunrise in Sydney is at 06:58 and sunset in Sydney is at 17:04.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 53m near the June solstice to 14h 24m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Sydney and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Sydney right now.
Other Cities in Australia with Local Time
Common Questions About Time in Sydney
What is the current local time in Sydney?
The live local time in Sydney is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Sydney currently observes AEST, with a standard offset of UTC+10:00.
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney uses the AEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+10:00.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Yes, but not right now. Sydney switches to daylight saving time during the summer months.
Cities Sharing Sydney's Time Zone (UTC+10:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Sydney.
Weather in Sydney
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Prayer Times in Sydney
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 05:27 | 06:57 | 12:01 | 14:45 | 17:04 | 18:34 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 05:27 | 06:57 | 12:01 | 14:46 | 17:05 | 18:35 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:26 | 06:57 | 12:01 | 14:46 | 17:05 | 18:35 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:26 | 06:56 | 12:01 | 14:47 | 17:06 | 18:36 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:26 | 06:56 | 12:01 | 14:47 | 17:06 | 18:36 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:25 | 06:55 | 12:01 | 14:48 | 17:07 | 18:37 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:25 | 06:54 | 12:01 | 14:48 | 17:08 | 18:38 |
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Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Sydney
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Sydney
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Live event countdown in Sydney local time
14-day Forecast for Sydney
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Sydney
Sunrise
in Sydney
↑
6:58 AM
Sunset
in Sydney
↓
5:04 PM
Day Length
10h 06m
Dawn
in Sydney
6:30 AM
Dusk
in Sydney
5:32 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Sydney
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
2.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:22
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:08
View the detailed moon calendar for Sydney with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Sydney
How Far Is Sydney From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 6,306 km | WNW (298deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,376 km | NW (323deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,826 km | N (350deg) |
| Mumbai | 10,157 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Dubai | 12,050 km | WNW (289deg) |
| Los Angeles | 12,074 km | ENE (61deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 13,357 km | SSE (161deg) |
| Moscow | 14,496 km | NW (317deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Sydney?
Sydney next changes its clocks on October 3, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Sydney's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Sydney and you would surface in the open ocean, near 33.9deg N, 28.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sydney
What time is it in Sydney right now?
The current local time in Sydney is 02:51 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Sydney follows the Australia/Sydney time zone.
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney IANA time zone (UTC+10:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Sydney?
Is Sydney on daylight saving time right now?
No — Sydney is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sydney today?
Today in Sydney: sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset is at 17:04, giving 10h 06m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Sydney tonight?
The moon phase over Sydney tonight is Waxing Crescent with 2.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Sydney?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Sydney, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.