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Australia/SydneyCurrent time and detailed information for Australian Eastern Standard Time (Australia/Sydney) in Sydney

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Current TimeUTC+10AESTDST UTC+11
06:12:17
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 06:12:17Sydney, Australia5.3M people

Basic Information

IANA IdentifierAustralia/Sydney
RegionAustralia
CountryAustralia (AU)
Primary CitySydney
Coordinates-33.8688°N, 151.2093°E

Time Information

UTC OffsetUTC+10
DST OffsetUTC+11
AbbreviationAEST
DST AbbreviationAEDT
Population5,300,000

Time Formats

ISO 8601 Format
2026-10-31T19:12:17.885Z
Unix Timestamp
1793473937
RFC 2822 Format
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:12:17 GMT
Local Format
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 06:12:17

Time Difference with Major Cities

UTC10h ahead
New York15h ahead
London10h ahead
Paris9h ahead
Tokyo1h ahead

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Australian Eastern Standard Time (Australia/Sydney) Time - Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it now in Sydney?

The current local time in Sydney, Australia is Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 06:12:17. Sydney is located in the Australian Eastern Standard Time (Australia/Sydney) timezone.

What is the time difference between Sydney and UTC?

Sydney follows Australian Eastern Standard Time (Australia/Sydney) time. The current offset from UTC is +10 hours.

Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?

This depends on the local regulations of Australia. The current time is Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 06:12:17, which automatically adjusts for daylight saving time when applicable.

About Australian Eastern Standard Time (Australia/Sydney)

Australian Eastern Standard Time (Australia/Sydney) is the standard time used in Sydney, Australia and surrounding regions. The timezone has a UTC offset of UTC+10 and is widely used for scheduling and time coordination in this geographical area. This timezone serves millions of people and is an important reference for business, travel, and international communications.