Why the Sydney gap moves twice as much
Opposite-season daylight saving means the difference to Europe can change by two hours over the year rather than one. A live clock beats reasoning through the maths every spring and autumn.
Current time in
Sydney, Australia
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Day Local time
Time zone
- Time zone
- AEST
- UTC offset
- UTC+10
- IANA time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Daylight Saving Time
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Your time vs Sydney
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Sunrise 05:44
Now
Sunset 17:51
Day length: 12h 06m
Sunrise & sunset
Today’s sunrise, sunset, solar noon, and day length for this city.
- Sunrise
- 05:44
- Sunset
- 17:51
- Solar noon
- 11:48
- Day length
- 12h 06m
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
78.9% illuminated
- Moonrise
- 13:23
- Moonset
- 03:08
Today in Sydney
- Astronomical twilight
- Nautical twilight
- Civil twilight
- Sunrise
- Solar noon
- Sunset
- Civil twilight
- Nautical twilight
- Astronomical twilight
- Now
Sunrise & sunset outlook Tap to expand the table
| When | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change | Dawn | Dusk | Daylight* | Change |
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| Today Sep 22 | 05:44 | 17:51 | 12h 06m | — | 05:20 | 18:15 | 12h 55m | — |
| +1 day Sep 23 | 05:43 | 17:51 | 12h 08m | 00:02 longer | 05:18 | 18:16 | 12h 58m | 00:02 longer |
| +1 week Sep 29 | 05:35 | 17:56 | 12h 20m | 00:14 longer | 05:10 | 18:20 | 13h 10m | 00:14 longer |
| +2 weeks Oct 6 | 06:25 | 19:01 | 12h 35m | 00:29 longer | 06:00 | 19:26 | 13h 25m | 00:29 longer |
| +1 month Oct 22 | 06:05 | 19:13 | 13h 08m | 01:02 longer | 05:39 | 19:39 | 13h 59m | 01:04 longer |
| +2 months Nov 22 | 05:39 | 19:42 | 14h 02m | 01:56 longer | 05:11 | 20:10 | 14h 58m | 02:02 longer |
| +3 months Dec 22 | 05:41 | 20:05 | 14h 24m | 02:18 longer | 05:12 | 20:34 | 15h 22m | 02:26 longer |
| +6 months Mar 23 | 07:00 | 19:03 | 12h 03m | 00:02 shorter | 06:35 | 19:28 | 12h 53m | 00:02 shorter |
* Daylight here is civil dawn to dusk (twilight window), not sunrise–sunset.
| When | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change | Dawn | Dusk | Daylight* | Change |
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| Today Sep 22 | 05:44 | 17:51 | 12h 06m | — | 05:20 | 18:15 | 12h 55m | — |
| −1 day Sep 21 | 05:46 | 17:50 | 12h 04m | 00:02 shorter | 05:21 | 18:15 | 12h 53m | 00:02 shorter |
| −1 week Sep 15 | 05:54 | 17:46 | 11h 51m | 00:14 shorter | 05:29 | 18:11 | 12h 41m | 00:14 shorter |
| −2 weeks Sep 8 | 06:04 | 17:41 | 11h 37m | 00:28 shorter | 05:39 | 18:06 | 12h 27m | 00:28 shorter |
| −1 month Aug 23 | 06:25 | 17:30 | 11h 05m | 01:00 shorter | 05:59 | 17:56 | 11h 56m | 00:59 shorter |
| −2 months Jul 23 | 06:54 | 17:09 | 10h 15m | 01:51 shorter | 06:27 | 17:36 | 11h 08m | 01:47 shorter |
| −3 months Jun 23 | 07:00 | 16:54 | 9h 54m | 02:12 shorter | 06:32 | 17:21 | 10h 49m | 02:06 shorter |
| −6 months Mar 24 | 07:01 | 19:01 | 12h 00m | 00:05 shorter | 06:36 | 19:26 | 12h 50m | 00:05 shorter |
* Daylight here is civil dawn to dusk (twilight window), not sunrise–sunset.
Compare times with Sydney
Live times in cities people check next to Sydney.
Typical business hours
A typical local office window — not market hours, exchange status, or a legal schedule.
- Typical window
- 09:00–17:00
- Typical days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
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Right now in Sydney
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- Week 39
- Day 265 of 365
- AEST · UTC+10
- 12h 06m daylight today
- Waxing Gibbous · 78.9% illuminated
Upcoming holidays in Australia
Public holidays from our country pack — not a complete leave calendar for every region or employer.
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
- New Year's Day
- Australia Day
- Good Friday
About this city
- Country
- Australia Holidays
- Region
- Oceania
- Coordinates
- -33.87, 151.21
- Population
- 5,312,163
- IANA time zone
- Australia/Sydney
Where is Sydney?
City pin on Google Maps — for orientation, not street navigation.
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Australia/Sydney · AEST / AEDT
Live Sydney time, sunrise, and sunset
This page shows the current time in Sydney — AEST (UTC+10) in the southern winter and AEDT (UTC+11) in the southern summer — plus today’s sunrise, sunset, and day length.
Clocks move forward in October and back in April, opposite the northern hemisphere. Use the blocks below for the live UTC offset, the gap from your local time, and a short sunrise/sunset outlook. Copy the iframe from Embed this clock if you want the same live face on another site.
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Read AEST or AEDT and the UTC offset
Open the Time zone card for the live abbreviation, UTC offset, and whether daylight saving is on. Re-check the gap to Europe after April and October.
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Check sunrise and sunset today
The Daylight and Sunrise & sunset cards show today’s rise, set, solar noon, and day length. Expand the outlook table for the week and months ahead.
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Questions about Sydney time & daylight
What time is it in Sydney right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows Sydney local time and updates every second. It uses Australia/Sydney, so AEST and AEDT switch automatically.
Is Sydney on AEST or AEDT today?
Check the Time zone card: it shows AEST or AEDT, the UTC offset, and whether daylight saving is on. AEDT covers the southern summer from early October to early April.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sydney today?
See the Daylight and Sunrise & sunset cards for today’s exact times, solar noon, and day length. The outlook table lists upcoming and past dates as well.
How many hours ahead of London is Sydney?
Between nine and eleven hours depending on the month, because the two cities change clocks in opposite seasons. Your time vs Sydney shows the live difference.
When does daylight saving start in Sydney?
Clocks go forward one hour on the first Sunday in October and back on the first Sunday in April. Next clock change lists the upcoming transition.
Is all of Australia on Sydney time?
No. Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory do not observe daylight saving — Brisbane matches Sydney only in winter.
Can I compare Sydney with London or Tokyo?
Yes. The Compare times strip shows live clocks for common peers. Add another city with the search box, or open the World Clock board.
Can I embed this Sydney clock on my site?
Yes. Use the Embed this clock box on this page to copy the iframe or open it in a new tab. The widget shows live Sydney time and follows daylight saving automatically. No account required.