Days in Sydney are currently getting longer, about 13 minutes longer than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Sydney
Sydney is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 33.8679° S, 151.2073° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,770 km (2,343 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 13,789 km (8,568 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 6,249 km (3,883 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 13,976 km (8,684 mi) east
Sydney lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Sydney
The point on Earth exactly opposite Sydney is near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - when it's noon in Sydney, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Sydney
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Sydney
Sydney is currently in Spring. Spring begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Sydney is in the Southern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is spring here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Sydney
In Sydney, the longest day of the year falls around December 21 and lasts about 14h 24m. The shortest day falls around June 21 and lasts about 9h 53m, a difference of roughly 4h 31m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Sydney's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Sydney at 33.87° S, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Sydney
With a population of 5,557,233, Sydney ranks as the 1st most populous city in Australia, out of 309 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Sydney
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) is a major international airport serving Sydney directly.
Current local time at the airport is 22:48:01.
Daylight saving time changes in Sydney
Sydney uses the IANA time zone identifier Australia/Sydney. The current local offset is UTC+10 / AEST.
2026
Previous change: Standard time started
- The offset changed from UTC+11 / AEDT to UTC+10 / AEST.
- The clock was moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Daylight saving time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+10 / AEST to UTC+11 / AEDT.
- The clock will be moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Sydney
Business hours in Sydney (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 7:00 PM (previous day) - 3:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 4:00 PM (previous day) - 12:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Mumbai: 4:30 AM - 12:30 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Tokyo: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Sydney
Compare time in Sydney with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Australia
Public Holidays Affecting Sydney
Official national holiday observed in Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney follows the Australia/Sydney time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Sydney at UTC+10.
What time is it in Sydney right now?
The current local time in Sydney is 22:48:01 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
No. Sydney is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Sydney?
Sydney is currently UTC+10, meaning local time is +10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Sydney?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is the airport serving Sydney. The current local time at the airport is 22:48:01.
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