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Sydney Time Zone Info

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Australian Eastern Time

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About Sydney Time (Australian Eastern Time)

Sydney uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) and advances to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) during the New South Wales daylight-saving period.

The NSW Government states that clocks move forward on the first Sunday in October and back on the first Sunday in April. Other Australian states and territories do not all follow the same seasonal rule, so use a city-specific zone rather than the label “Australia time”.

Use the meeting planner with Australia/Sydney. Source checked 10 September 2026: NSW Government daylight-saving guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Sydney in?

Sydney uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) in winter and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) in summer (October to April).

Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?

Yes, New South Wales (where Sydney is located) observes daylight saving time. Clocks go forward on the first Sunday of October and back on the first Sunday of April.

What is the time difference between Sydney and London?

Sydney is typically 10-11 hours ahead of London, depending on whether one or both cities are observing daylight saving time.

How should I choose a meeting time with Sydney?

Use a date-aware comparison because Sydney and US cities change clocks in different seasons and on different dates, then confirm the proposed working hour with participants.

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