Current Time in Sydney, Australia
Sydney currently observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT, UTC+10).
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About Sydney
Sydney is the largest city in Australia and the capital of New South Wales. It runs on Australian Eastern Time, switching between AEST in winter and AEDT during the southern summer.
Sunrise and sunset in Sydney
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Sydney time zone details
Clocks in Sydney move forward 1 hour to AEDT (UTC+11) on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone and observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). The current UTC offset is UTC+10.
What is the current time in Sydney?
It is currently 7:35 AM on Friday, August 7, 2026 in Sydney, Australia.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Clocks in Sydney move forward 1 hour to AEDT (UTC+11) on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
When is sunrise and sunset in Sydney today?
Sunrise today is at 6:42 AM and sunset at 5:19 PM, 10 hours 36 minutes of daylight.
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