Current time in Sydney, Australia
Sydney follows Australian Eastern Time (AET). Note: Sydney shares the same time zone as Melbourne and Canberra.
Quick facts:
IANA zone: Australia/Sydney
Time zone: AET
Standard time: AEST (UTC +10:00)
Summer time: AEDT (UTC +11:00)
Daylight Saving: Observed
Time difference from Sydney:
- Sydney ↔ Melbourne: Same time
- Sydney ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 2–3 hours ahead (depending on DST overlap)
- Sydney ↔ Tokyo: Tokyo is usually 1–2 hours behind
- Sydney ↔ London: London is usually 9–11 hours behind (depending on DST)
- Sydney ↔ Los Angeles: LA is usually 17–19 hours behind (depending on DST)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sydney use Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Sydney switches between AEST (UTC +10) and AEDT (UTC +11).
What time zone is Sydney in?
Australian Eastern Time (AET).
Is Sydney the same time as Melbourne?
Yes. Melbourne and Sydney follow the same time zone year-round.
