What is the current time in Sydney?

The current local time in Sydney, Australia is based on the Australia/Sydney timezone.

Current Time in Sydney, Australia

Q: What timezone is Sydney in?

Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney timezone.

9:37:28 AM

Monday, August 3, 2026

Time zone: Australia/Sydney (UTC+10)
Daylight Saving Time: Not currently in effect
Continent: Oceania

The Sydney Observatory drops its time ball exactly at 1:00 PM every day since 1858.

About time in Sydney

Sydney, Australia observes the Australia/Sydney time zone, currently at UTC+10. Sydney is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time. Use TimezoneLink's free converter and meeting planner to schedule calls and events with Sydney accurately, with no ads and no tracking.

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone, currently UTC+10 relative to UTC.

Does Sydney observe Daylight Saving Time?
Sydney is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.