Current Time in Sydney
The current local time in Sydney, Australia, updated live every second.
Note The time is computed in your browser from Sydney’s official time zone (Australia/Sydney) — never hardcoded. It follows daylight-saving changes automatically.
Sydney vs other Asia-Pacific cities, right now
Live current time in nearby major cities, and how far each is ahead of or behind Sydney.
How to read the time in Sydney
- 01 The large clock shows Sydney’s current local time, ticking every second in 24-hour format, with the 12-hour (AM/PM) time beside it.
- 02 Read the zone label and UTC offset to see how Sydney relates to Coordinated Universal Time — it updates itself when daylight saving changes.
- 03Use the “ahead of / behind your local time” line to convert Sydney time to your own instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney, Australia uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (IANA identifier). Sydney observes daylight saving time. Its clocks run at UTC+10 in standard time and UTC+11 during daylight saving, so its offset from UTC changes twice a year. The clock above always shows the correct current time.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sydney shifts its clocks by one hour twice a year, moving between UTC+10 (standard time) and UTC+11 (daylight saving time). Because the clock on this page is computed live from Sydney's time zone, you never have to track those changes yourself — the displayed time and UTC offset update automatically.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Tokyo?
The gap between Sydney and Tokyo depends on the current daylight-saving state of each city, so it can shift during the year. The live reference table above shows exactly how many hours Tokyo and other cities are ahead of or behind Sydney right now.
Is this Sydney clock accurate and free?
Yes. The time is calculated live in your browser from Sydney's official IANA time zone (Australia/Sydney) and your device clock — nothing is hardcoded and nothing is uploaded. It is completely free and needs no sign-up.