What Time is it in Sydney Right Now?
What time is it in Sydney, Australia right now? Live Sydney clock showing exact local time. Sydney is 11 hours ahead of the UK. Updated every second.
About Sydney Time Zone
Sydney is Australia's largest city and global gateway, home to the iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The time difference between Sydney and the UK changes slightly twice a year when the UK switches between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1) in late March and late October.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Sydney time and time zones
What time is it in Sydney right now?
The current local time in Sydney, Australia is shown live above, updated every second. Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney timezone, 11 hours ahead of the UK. During UK British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1), the difference shifts by one hour.
What timezone is Sydney in?
Sydney is in the Australia / Sydney timezone, operating at UTC+11. Sydney is Australia's largest city and global gateway, home to the iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
How many hours ahead or behind the UK is Sydney?
Sydney is 11 hours ahead of the UK. This is based on UK GMT (UTC+0). When the UK switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in late March, the difference between the UK and Sydney decreases by one hour for those months.
What is the best time to call Sydney from the UK?
To call Sydney during business hours (9am-5pm local time), you would need to call from the UK at 20am-16pm. Always check the live clock above for the exact current time before calling.