What Time Is It in Sydney Right Now? — Current Local Time

Sydney operates on Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT), based on the Australia/Sydney timezone identifier. The live clock above shows the current local time in Sydney, updated every second directly from your device.

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Sydney in?▾

Sydney is in the Australian Eastern Time zone (AEST/AEDT), using the IANA timezone identifier Australia/Sydney.

What is the UTC offset for Sydney?▾

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How do I convert Sydney time to my local time?▾

Use our Time Zone Converter to compare Sydney time with any other time zone, or check our Time Difference Calculator.