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Current Time in Sydney, Australia
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Australia/Sydney
Sydney Timezone Details
| Timezone | AEST/AEDT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+10:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC+11:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Australia/Sydney |
| Country |  Australia |
| Population | 5.3 million |
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📅 Public Holidays in Australia (2026)
Upcoming public holidays for Australia. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.
Jan 1
New Year's Day
Jan 26
Australia Day
Apr 3
Good Friday
Apr 6
Easter Monday
Apr 25
ANZAC Day
Jun 8
King's Birthday (except WA)
Dec 25
Christmas Day
Dec 26
Boxing Day
Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.
📞 Best Time to Call Sydney
Find the best hours for a call between Sydney (AEST/AEDT, UTC+10:00) and another city.
✈ Sydney Airport & Flight Time Calculator
✈ SYD
Kingsford Smith Airport
🚇 Getting Around Sydney
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Sydney Trains (T-lines) (178 stations)
⏰ 4:30–01:00 (varies by line) · 8 lines
💡 Opal card is mandatory — cash not accepted on public transport.
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Sydney Buses
💡 Essential for Eastern Suburbs and beaches not served by train.
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Sydney Ferries
💡 Manly Ferry from Circular Quay is one of the world's great commutes — AUD 8.
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Sydney Light Rail
💡 Connects CBD to Randwick and Inner West.
🎫 Tickets & Passes
Single: AUD 2.24–5.20 (distance-based)
Day cap: AUD 16.80
Weekly: AUD 50 (weekly cap Mon–Sun)
✈ Airport link: Train from SYD airport: AUD 19.29 to city
💡 Opal card caps daily and weekly spending automatically
📱 Recommended app: Transport NSW or Opal Travel
🏛 Top Attractions in Sydney
Highlights, entry prices & insider tips
Sydney Opera House
Free / $45 (tour)
Landmark
💡 Book a backstage tour or catch a performance inside.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Free / $374 (climb)
Landmark
💡 Walk across for free. BridgeClimb is pricey but unforgettable.
Bondi Beach
Free
Beach
💡 Coastal walk to Coogee takes 2 hours and is spectacular.
Royal Botanic Garden
Free
Park
💡 Best views of the Opera House and Harbour. Free guided walks available.
Taronga Zoo
$51
Nature
💡 Take the ferry from Circular Quay — Harbour views included.
The Rocks
Free
Historic
💡 Sydney's oldest neighbourhood. Weekend market is excellent.
Manly Beach
Free
Beach
💡 Take the Manly Ferry — 30 min from Circular Quay, spectacular Harbour views.
Blue Mountains
Free
Nature
💡 1.5h from Sydney CBD. Three Sisters rock formation at Katoomba is unmissable.
🎟 Money-saving tip: Opal card works on ferries too — use it to reach Manly and Taronga Zoo.
🍽 Where to Eat in Sydney
Local favourites & must-try dishes
Quay
££££
Modern Australian
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Circular Quay
💡 Harbour Bridge views + world-class tasting menu. One of Australia's best.
Bourke Street Bakery
£
Bakery
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Surry Hills
💡 Queue for sausage rolls and croissants. Multiple locations across Sydney.
Mr. Wong
£££
Cantonese
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CBD
💡 Best yum cha in Sydney. Go for Sunday dim sum lunch.
Icebergs Dining Room
££££
Italian
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Bondi Beach
💡 Stunning Bondi views. Pasta is excellent. Book for sunset.
The Grounds of Alexandria
££
Café
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Alexandria
💡 Instagram-famous garden café. Weekend brunch — arrive early or queue.
Fratelli Fresh
££
Italian
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Multiple
💡 Best casual Italian in Sydney. Pasta made fresh daily.
£ = under AUD $20 · ££ = AUD $20–60 · £££ = AUD $60–120 · ££££ = AUD $120+
💡 Local tip: Sydney has incredible food diversity. Surry Hills and Newtown are the best neighbourhoods for eating.
🏨 Where to Stay in Sydney
Best hotels for every budget
QT Sydney
AUD $250–450/night
★★★★★
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CBD
💡 Theatrical design hotel in the CBD. Gowings Bar is excellent.
Ovolo Woolloomooloo
AUD $220–380/night
★★★★★
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Woolloomooloo
💡 Converted wharf building. Free minibar and breakfast included.
Wake Up! Sydney
AUD $35–100/night
Hostel
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Central
💡 Best hostel in Sydney. Next to Central Station. Great rooftop bar.
Adina Apartment Hotels
AUD $180–320/night
★★★★
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Multiple
💡 Apartment-style rooms with kitchen. Great for longer stays.
Bondi Backpackers
AUD $35–80/night
Hostel
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Bondi Beach
💡 Stay at Bondi for beach lifestyle. 30 min from CBD by bus.
💡 Area tip: Sydney is expensive. Consider staying in Newtown or Surry Hills — cheaper, great food scene, easy transport to CBD.
🎭 Entertainment & Nightlife in Sydney
Theatres, clubs, live music & local events
Sydney Opera House (show)
Theatre
💡 Check the program — Opera Australia, Sydney Symphony, and international acts all perform here.
Ivy Complex
Nightclub
💡 Multi-level venue with rooftop pool party on Sundays (summer). Most popular nightlife spot in Sydney CBD.
Newtown live music
Live Music
💡 Enmore Theatre and The Lansdowne are best mid-size venues. Great for indie and rock.
Sydney NYE Fireworks
Festival
💡 World's first major NYE fireworks. Book harbourside viewing spots months ahead.
Vivid Sydney
Festival
💡 May–June light and music festival. Opera House projections are free to watch from the waterfront.
Midnight at the Oasis
Bars
💡 Shady Pines Saloon, The Baxter Inn (whiskey bar), and Palmer & Co are Sydney's best hidden bars.
Sydney to Hobart Race
Sport
💡 December 26 start from Sydney Harbour. Spectacular free spectacle from the foreshore.
Oxford Street
Nightlife
💡 Sydney's LGBTQ+ hub. Best bars and clubs concentrated between Taylor Square and Oxford St.
🌙 Nightlife tip: Sydney lockout laws (previously strict) have been significantly relaxed since 2020. Kings Cross has less nightlife now — the scene moved to Newtown and Surry Hills.
💡 Travel Tips for Sydney
Practical info for a smooth trip
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Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD $). Cards accepted everywhere. Use Wise for best exchange rates.
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Weather
Southern hemisphere seasons — summer Dec–Feb (25–35°C), winter Jun–Aug (mild, 8–18°C). Beach weather Oct–Mar.
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SIM / Data
Vodafone or Optus tourist SIM from AUD $30 (28 days, unlimited data). Available at airport and 7-Eleven.
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Plugs
Type I plugs (3 flat pins in V-shape, 230V). US and EU visitors need adapters.
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Tipping
Not mandatory but appreciated — 10% for good service. Rounding up taxi fare is common.
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Sun safety
UV index is extreme in Australia. Wear SPF50+ sunscreen, hat and sunglasses — even on cloudy days.
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Emergency
Call 000 for all emergencies. Non-emergency police: 131 444.
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Wildlife
Funnel-web spiders and red-backs exist in and around Sydney. Shake out shoes outdoors. At beaches, follow surf lifesaving flags.
📅 Best time to visit
September–November (spring) and March–May (autumn). December–February is beach season but can be very hot.
🛂 Visa information
ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) required for US, UK, Canada. Apply online via Australian ETA app. Apply at least 24h before travel.
About Sydney Time Zone (AEST/AEDT)
Sydney, Australia's largest city, uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) in winter (April–October) and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) in summer (October–April). Note that Sydney's summer is the Northern Hemisphere's winter.
Key fact: Sydney is 10–11 hours ahead of UTC and typically 15–16 hours ahead of New York.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Sydney with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sydney Time
What time is it in Sydney right now? +
The current time in Sydney, Australia is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Sydney is in the AEST/AEDT timezone (UTC+10:00 in winter, UTC+11:00 in summer).
What timezone is Sydney in? +
Sydney is in the AEST/AEDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Australia/Sydney. The UTC offset is +10:00 in winter and +11:00 in summer.Does Sydney observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is +10:00; in summer it is +11:00.
What is the UTC offset for Sydney? +
Sydney's UTC offset is UTC+10:00 in winter and UTC+11:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Sydney and London? +
Sydney (AEST/AEDT) is UTC+10:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Sydney is 10–11 hours ahead of UTC and typically 15–16 hours ahead of New York.
How do I convert Sydney time to UTC? +
To convert Sydney time to UTC, subtract UTC+10:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Sydney and the UTC offset is UTC+10:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Sydney in? +
Sydney is located in Australia. It is the 5.3 million population city in Australia.
What is the IANA timezone name for Sydney? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Sydney is
Australia/Sydney. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.What time is sunrise in Sydney today? +
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Sydney are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Sydney's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).
What time does it get dark in Sydney? +
Sunset times in Sydney are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.
How long is a flight from Sydney? +
Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Sydney to London, Sydney to New York, Sydney to Dubai, Sydney to Tokyo.
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