Live local time
What time is it in Sydney?
Sydney time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Sydney. Sydney observes the America/Glace_Bay time zone (GMT−3). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in Sydney? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind Sydney is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
Sydney time — FAQ
What time is it in Sydney right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Sydney (America/Glace_Bay, GMT−3). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney uses the America/Glace_Bay time zone, currently GMT−3.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Sydney changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.