Daylight saving in Sydney
Sydney is on daylight saving time now (AEDT, UTC+11). The next change is on Sunday 4 April 2027 at 2 AM local time, when clocks go back to AEST (UTC+10).
- Sunday 5 April 2026: AEDT → AEST
- Sunday 4 October 2026: AEST → AEDT
- Sunday 4 April 2027: AEDT → AEST(next)
- Sunday 3 October 2027: AEST → AEDT
Sydney compared with other cities right now
Same time as Sydney right now: Melbourne.
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | 15 h behind |
| Los Angeles | 18 h behind |
| Chicago | 16 h behind |
| Toronto | 15 h behind |
| London | 10 h behind |
| Dubai | 7 h behind |
| India | 5 h 30 m behind |
| Singapore | 3 h behind |
| Tokyo | 2 h behind |
| Berlin | 9 h behind |
| Paris | 9 h behind |
| Hong Kong | 3 h behind |
| San Francisco | 18 h behind |
| Dallas | 16 h behind |
| Riyadh | 8 h behind |
| Karachi | 6 h behind |
| Manila | 3 h behind |
| Melbourne | Same time |
| Auckland | 2 h ahead |
| Atlanta | 15 h behind |
| Vancouver | 18 h behind |
| Seattle | 18 h behind |
| Boston | 15 h behind |
| Delhi | 5 h 30 m behind |
| Denver | 17 h behind |
| Miami | 15 h behind |
| Mumbai | 5 h 30 m behind |
Questions about time in Sydney
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney uses Australian Eastern Time (IANA zone Australia/Sydney). Right now that is AEDT, UTC+11.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Daylight saving is in effect now. The next change is on Sunday 4 April 2027, when clocks go back one hour (AEDT UTC+11 → AEST UTC+10).
How do I convert a time in Sydney to my time?
Type it in the box on this page, like “3 PM Sydney Friday”. MeetETA shows it in your own time zone, using the correct offset for that date even across a daylight saving change.