Time in Sydney now
Live local time in Sydney, today’s date, UTC offset, daylight information and date-aware planning links.
Local time details
How time works here
Sydney and Melbourne observe daylight saving, while Brisbane and Perth do not. Adelaide and Darwin use half-hour offsets, and Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia do not follow the same seasonal clock changes as southeastern states.
Planning note
Use the exact Australian city and date for calls; the difference between Perth and Sydney changes when New South Wales is on daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney uses the IANA time zone Australia/Sydney. The displayed offset is calculated for the current date.
Does the time in Sydney change during the year?
Sydney and Melbourne observe daylight saving, while Brisbane and Perth do not. Adelaide and Darwin use half-hour offsets, and Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia do not follow the same seasonal clock changes as southeastern states.
How can I convert time to Sydney?
Open the date-aware converter from this page; Sydney is selected automatically.