New York to Sydney Time Difference

Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York. Standard 9 AM–5 PM business hours in New York and Sydney do not overlap, so a live call needs one side outside normal hours. Clocks change on October 4, 2026, which briefly shifts the gap between New York and Sydney — the converter on this page always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

• When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 11:00 PM in Sydney.
• When it's 9:00 AM in Sydney, it's 7:00 PM the previous day in New York.

Sydney is currently 14 hours ahead of New York.

Standard 9 AM – 5 PM hours in New York and Sydney do not overlap. The least-bad options are an early start in one city or a late evening call in the other — for example a 7–8 AM meeting in New York, or a 6–8 PM meeting in Sydney.

On October 4, 2026, Sydney shifts for daylight saving. After that, Sydney will be 15 hours ahead of New York (currently 14 hours ahead of New York). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

• New York is currently observing daylight saving time.
• Sydney is not currently observing daylight saving time (standard time is in effect).

Frequently asked questions

Is Sydney ahead of or behind New York?

Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York.

How many hours ahead of New York is Sydney?

Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York.

What time is 9 AM in New York in Sydney?

9:00 AM in New York is 11:00 PM in Sydney.

What time is noon in New York in Sydney?

12:00 PM in New York is 2:00 AM the next day in Sydney.

What time is 5 PM in New York in Sydney?

5:00 PM in New York is 7:00 AM the next day in Sydney. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.

What time is 3 PM in New York in Sydney?

3:00 PM in New York is 5:00 AM the next day in Sydney.

Is New York currently observing daylight saving time?

New York is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).

Is Sydney currently observing daylight saving time?

Sydney observes daylight saving time seasonally, but is not currently on DST (standard time is in effect).

Do New York and Sydney observe daylight saving?

On October 4, 2026, Sydney shifts for daylight saving. After that, Sydney will be 15 hours ahead of New York (currently 14 hours ahead of New York). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

When is the best time to call Sydney from New York?

New York and Sydney business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in New York or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.

When is the best time to call New York from Sydney?

Sydney and New York business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in Sydney or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.

New York (EDT) to Sydney (AEST) — how do I convert quickly?

Add 14 hours to New York local time to get Sydney local time. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.

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