Current Time in Sydney
About Sydney
Sydney is located in Australia, in the Southern Hemisphere, and is one of the most populous cities in the world with a population of around 5,557,233. It runs on Australia/Sydney time, currently UTC+11:00 relative to UTC. Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryAustralia
- Population5,557,233
- Latitude-33.8679°
- Longitude151.2073°
- Time zoneAustralia/Sydney
- Current UTC offsetUTC+11:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Sydney Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Sydney's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Sydney
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Top Places to Visit in Sydney
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House, designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon and completed in 1973 after a famously troubled 14-year construction, is one of the most recognized buildings in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its sail-like shells inspired by segments of a sphere. The complex houses multiple performance venues, including the Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre, hosting opera, ballet, theatre and concerts across a busy year-round program, and guided tours run throughout the day for visitors who won't be attending a performance. Utzon never saw the completed building in person, having resigned from the project amid disputes with the New South Wales government years before its completion, though he was later reconciled with the site and contributed to renovation guidelines before his death. Its position on Bennelong Point, jutting into Sydney Harbour beside the Harbour Bridge, makes the building's silhouette one of the most photographed views in Australia, particularly from the Opera Bar at its base at sunset.
From Sydney Airport, take the Airport Link train to Circular Quay station, a short walk from the Opera House.
From Central Station, take a train to Circular Quay station, a short walk from the Opera House.
From Sydney Coach Terminal at Central Station, take a train to Circular Quay station, a short walk from the Opera House.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge, completed in 1932 and affectionately nicknamed the Coathanger for its arched steel design, remains one of the widest long-span bridges in the world and a defining feature of the city's skyline alongside the Opera House. BridgeClimb, a guided climb along the bridge's outer arch to the summit 134 meters above the harbour, has become one of Sydney's signature paid experiences, while the Pylon Lookout, within one of the bridge's southeastern pylons, offers a considerably cheaper self-guided alternative with museum exhibits on the bridge's construction history. A dedicated pedestrian and cyclist walkway crosses the bridge at a lower level, free to use and offering harbour views without the cost of the climb. The bridge's construction employed as many as 1,400 workers during the Depression era, and 16 of them died during the project, a history covered in the Pylon Lookout's exhibits.
From Sydney Airport, take the Airport Link train to Circular Quay station, then a short walk to The Rocks and the bridge's southern approach.
From Central Station, take a train to Circular Quay or Milsons Point station, both near the bridge.
From Sydney Coach Terminal at Central Station, take a train to Circular Quay station, then a short walk to the bridge.
Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach, Australia's most famous stretch of sand, sits about 7 kilometers from central Sydney and draws locals and visitors alike for its consistent surf, golden sand and lively beachside cafe culture along Campbell Parade. The Bondi Icebergs Club, with its ocean-facing saltwater pool built into the rocks at the beach's southern end, is a well-known local institution, and the scenic Bondi to Coogee coastal walk, running along the clifftops for about 6 kilometers, passes several smaller beaches and lookout points along the way. Surf lifesaving culture runs deep here, popularized internationally by the television series Bondi Rescue, filmed on this beach, and flagged swimming areas patrolled by lifeguards are clearly marked given the ocean's occasionally strong currents. Weekends see the beach and surrounding Bondi Markets particularly busy, so an early-morning or weekday visit offers a quieter experience of the same sand and views.
From Sydney Airport, take the Airport Link train to Bondi Junction station, then Bus 333 or 380 to Bondi Beach.
From Central Station, take a train to Bondi Junction station, then Bus 333 or 380 to Bondi Beach.
From Sydney Coach Terminal at Central Station, take a train to Bondi Junction station, then Bus 333 or 380 to Bondi Beach.
The Rocks
The Rocks, at the foot of the Sydney Harbour Bridge on the southern shore, marks the site of Sydney's first European settlement in 1788, and its cobblestone lanes and sandstone warehouses remain one of the best-preserved 19th-century streetscapes in the country. Once a rough dockside district associated with sailors and organized gangs in the colonial era, it has since been restored into a heritage precinct of galleries, pubs, boutique shops and weekend markets, while retaining much of its original built fabric. The Rocks Markets, held on weekends along George Street and the surrounding lanes, sell local crafts, art and food, drawing both tourists and Sydney residents. Its position directly between Circular Quay and the Harbour Bridge makes it an easy, walkable extension of a visit to either landmark, and several historic pubs here claim to be among the oldest continuously operating in Australia.
From Sydney Airport, take the Airport Link train to Circular Quay station, a short walk into The Rocks.
From Central Station, take a train to Circular Quay station, a short walk into The Rocks.
From Sydney Coach Terminal at Central Station, take a train to Circular Quay station, a short walk into The Rocks.
Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour, a smaller harbour on the western edge of the Sydney central business district, was redeveloped from disused shipping and rail yards through the 1980s into a major waterfront entertainment precinct, now home to the Sydney Aquarium, the Australian National Maritime Museum, and Madame Tussauds. The Chinese Garden of Friendship, a walled classical garden built for Sydney's 1988 bicentennial with the help of the city's Chinese sister-city Guangzhou, offers a quiet, contemplative pocket away from the harbour's busier tourist-oriented sections. Cockle Bay Wharf and King Street Wharf, lined with restaurants and bars along the water's edge, make the precinct a popular evening destination as well as a daytime one, and the harbour occasionally hosts fireworks and public events on its open waterfront plazas. Unlike Circular Quay, Darling Harbour has no direct heavy-rail station, so most visitors arrive on foot from the CBD, by light rail, or by ferry.
From Sydney Airport, take the Airport Link train to Town Hall station, then a short walk or the light rail to Darling Harbour.
From Central Station, take the light rail directly to Darling Harbour, or walk from Town Hall station.
From Sydney Coach Terminal at Central Station, take the light rail directly to Darling Harbour, or walk from Town Hall station.
Australia National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Mon, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Apr 4 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 6 |
| ANZAC Day | Sat, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 8 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Mon, Dec 28 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Tue, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Mar 27 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Mar 29 |
| ANZAC Day | Sun, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 14 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Mon, Dec 27 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Wed, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Apr 15 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 17 |
| ANZAC Day | Tue, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 12 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Tue, Dec 26 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Fri, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Mar 31 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 2 |
| ANZAC Day | Wed, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 11 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Wed, Dec 26 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Sat, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Apr 20 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 22 |
| ANZAC Day | Thu, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 10 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Thu, Dec 26 |
Daylight Saving Time
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, October 4, 2026 (to AEDT), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, April 4, 2027 (to AEST).
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Time Converters from Sydney
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Sydney
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney, Australia uses the Australia/Sydney time zone. It is currently on AEDT (UTC+11:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Sydney observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when it moves to AEST.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sydney today?
The sun rises at 6:20 AM and sets at 7:04 PM in Sydney today, giving 12h 43m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Sydney and New York City?
New York City is 15 hours behind Sydney right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Sydney?
Sydney is currently UTC+11:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.