Sydney, New South Wales, Australia uses Australia/Sydney, currently AEDT (UTC+11:00). Clocks move back 1 hour on 4 April 2027.
Sydney is one of the larger cities in Australia, with a population of about 5.6 million. Its time shifts forward and back with the seasons under daylight saving rules.
The band below is your local scale — accent shows when everyone's business hours overlap. Add or remove a city on the left and this updates too.
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
Staying near the harbor or central business district puts the Opera House, ferries, and train lines all within easy reach. Coastal suburbs further out trade some central convenience for beach access and a more relaxed pace.
The Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge are at their most photogenic in the golden light of early morning or sunset. Harbor ferries double as a scenic, low-key way to see the city's coastline and headlands.
Trains and ferries cover the greater metropolitan area well, with ferries a particularly pleasant way to reach harborside neighborhoods. Buses fill in the gaps, and the city center is easy to explore on foot.
As a Southern Hemisphere city, Sydney's seasons run opposite to Europe and North America: spring (September–November) and autumn (March–May) bring mild, comfortable weather. Summer (December–February) is warm and popular for the beaches; winter stays mild by comparison.
Australia uses the AUD, calling code +61.
Australia uses the Australian dollar, and English is the primary language. A relaxed, informal manner is the norm in most everyday interactions.
Keep Sydney meetings clear when overseas seasons and calendar dates differ.
Organize Singapore calls with London, Sydney and international colleagues.
Sydney has moved to summer time, while Brisbane and Perth keep their usual clocks. Recheck Australian meeting times for October.
