Current time in Sydney, Australia

10:28:47 AM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Time zone

Australian Eastern Daylight Time

UTC+11

Daylight saving

In effect now

Clocks change during the year

Sunrise

5:51 AM

Today, local time

Sunset

7:25 PM

13h 34m of daylight

Australia · country facts

Capital
Canberra
Currency
Australian dollarAUD
Main languages
English
Calling code
+61

Time in Sydney compared with other cities

About time in Sydney

What time zone is Sydney in?

Sydney uses Australian Eastern Daylight Time (UTC+11), identified as Australia/Sydney.

Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Sydney shifts its clocks for daylight saving time, so its difference from other cities can change during the year.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Sydney today?

Sunrise is around 5:51 AM and sunset around 7:25 PM on Thu, Nov 5, giving about 13h 34m of daylight.

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