New York to Sydney Time
Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because the two places switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
Sydney to New York insteadTime difference between New York and Sydney
Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York for most of the year.
- 2026: Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026.
- 2026: Sydney is 15 hours ahead of New York from Mar 8 – Apr 4, 2026, Oct 4 – Oct 31, 2026.
- 2027: Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.
- 2027: Sydney is 15 hours ahead of New York from Mar 14 – Apr 3, 2027, Oct 3 – Nov 6, 2027.
New York to Sydney conversion table
| New York | SydneyMost of the year | SydneyJan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026 | SydneyMar 8 – Apr 4, 2026, Oct 4 – Oct 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 2 PM | 4 PM | 3 PM |
| 1 AM | 3 PM | 5 PM | 4 PM |
| 2 AM | 4 PM | 6 PM | 5 PM |
| 3 AM | 5 PM | 7 PM | 6 PM |
| 4 AM | 6 PM | 8 PM | 7 PM |
| 5 AM | 7 PM | 9 PM | 8 PM |
| 6 AM | 8 PM | 10 PM | 9 PM |
| 7 AM | 9 PM | 11 PM | 10 PM |
| 8 AM | 10 PM | 12 AM+1 day | 11 PM |
| 9 AM | 11 PM | 1 AM+1 day | 12 AM+1 day |
| 10 AM | 12 AM+1 day | 2 AM+1 day | 1 AM+1 day |
| 11 AM | 1 AM+1 day | 3 AM+1 day | 2 AM+1 day |
| 12 PM | 2 AM+1 day | 4 AM+1 day | 3 AM+1 day |
| 1 PM | 3 AM+1 day | 5 AM+1 day | 4 AM+1 day |
| 2 PM | 4 AM+1 day | 6 AM+1 day | 5 AM+1 day |
| 3 PM | 5 AM+1 day | 7 AM+1 day | 6 AM+1 day |
| 4 PM | 6 AM+1 day | 8 AM+1 day | 7 AM+1 day |
| 5 PM | 7 AM+1 day | 9 AM+1 day | 8 AM+1 day |
| 6 PM | 8 AM+1 day | 10 AM+1 day | 9 AM+1 day |
| 7 PM | 9 AM+1 day | 11 AM+1 day | 10 AM+1 day |
| 8 PM | 10 AM+1 day | 12 PM+1 day | 11 AM+1 day |
| 9 PM | 11 AM+1 day | 1 PM+1 day | 12 PM+1 day |
| 10 PM | 12 PM+1 day | 2 PM+1 day | 1 PM+1 day |
| 11 PM | 1 PM+1 day | 3 PM+1 day | 2 PM+1 day |
Best time to meet
A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 5 PM – 9 PM New York (7 AM – 11 AM Sydney).
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in New York?
11 PM for most of the year. Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York.
How many hours is Sydney ahead of New York?
Usually 14 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026. 2026: Sydney is 15 hours ahead of New York from Mar 8 – Apr 4, 2026, Oct 4 – Oct 31, 2026.
Does New York use daylight saving time?
Yes. New York is UTC−5 (EST) in January and UTC−4 (EDT) in July. Mar 8, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC−4; Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back to UTC−5.
Does Sydney use daylight saving time?
Yes. Sydney is UTC+11 (UTC+11) in January and UTC+10 (UTC+10) in July. Apr 4, 2026: clocks go back to UTC+10; Oct 3, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC+11.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between New York and Sydney?
A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 5 PM – 9 PM New York (7 AM – 11 AM Sydney).