Current Time in Sydney (2026)

Sydney is in the Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone

Australian Eastern Standard Time

Australia/Sydney · GMT+10

UTC offset

UTC+10

Daylight saving now

No — Sydney is on standard time

Next clock change

October 4, 2026

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Compare Sydney with another city

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• Sydney ↔ London
• Sydney ↔ Los Angeles
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• Sydney ↔ Chicago
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• Sydney ↔ Mexico City

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Sydney right now?

The current time in Sydney is 1:35 PM on Friday, Jul 3. Sydney uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (Australia/Sydney, GMT+10).

What timezone is Sydney in?

Sydney is in the Australian Eastern Standard Time (IANA: Australia/Sydney, abbreviation: GMT+10).

What is Sydney's UTC offset?

Sydney is currently UTC+10 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Sydney observe daylight saving?

Yes — Sydney observes daylight saving time. Sydney is currently on standard (winter) time, and the next clock change is on October 4, 2026.