Sydney to New York Time
New York is 14 hours behind Sydney 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.
New York to Sydney insteadTime difference between Sydney and New York
New York is 14 hours behind Sydney for most of the year.
- 2026: New York is 16 hours behind Sydney from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026.
- 2026: New York is 15 hours behind Sydney from Mar 8 – Apr 4, 2026, Oct 4 – Oct 31, 2026.
- 2027: New York is 16 hours behind Sydney from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.
- 2027: New York is 15 hours behind Sydney from Mar 14 – Apr 3, 2027, Oct 3 – Nov 6, 2027.
Sydney to New York conversion table
| Sydney | New YorkMost of the year | New YorkJan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026 | New YorkMar 8 – Apr 4, 2026, Oct 4 – Oct 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 10 AM−1 day | 8 AM−1 day | 9 AM−1 day |
| 1 AM | 11 AM−1 day | 9 AM−1 day | 10 AM−1 day |
| 2 AM | 12 PM−1 day | 10 AM−1 day | 11 AM−1 day |
| 3 AM | 1 PM−1 day | 11 AM−1 day | 12 PM−1 day |
| 4 AM | 2 PM−1 day | 12 PM−1 day | 1 PM−1 day |
| 5 AM | 3 PM−1 day | 1 PM−1 day | 2 PM−1 day |
| 6 AM | 4 PM−1 day | 2 PM−1 day | 3 PM−1 day |
| 7 AM | 5 PM−1 day | 3 PM−1 day | 4 PM−1 day |
| 8 AM | 6 PM−1 day | 4 PM−1 day | 5 PM−1 day |
| 9 AM | 7 PM−1 day | 5 PM−1 day | 6 PM−1 day |
| 10 AM | 8 PM−1 day | 6 PM−1 day | 7 PM−1 day |
| 11 AM | 9 PM−1 day | 7 PM−1 day | 8 PM−1 day |
| 12 PM | 10 PM−1 day | 8 PM−1 day | 9 PM−1 day |
| 1 PM | 11 PM−1 day | 9 PM−1 day | 10 PM−1 day |
| 2 PM | 12 AM | 10 PM−1 day | 11 PM−1 day |
| 3 PM | 1 AM | 11 PM−1 day | 12 AM |
| 4 PM | 2 AM | 12 AM | 1 AM |
| 5 PM | 3 AM | 1 AM | 2 AM |
| 6 PM | 4 AM | 2 AM | 3 AM |
| 7 PM | 5 AM | 3 AM | 4 AM |
| 8 PM | 6 AM | 4 AM | 5 AM |
| 9 PM | 7 AM | 5 AM | 6 AM |
| 10 PM | 8 AM | 6 AM | 7 AM |
| 11 PM | 9 AM | 7 AM | 8 AM |
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 7 AM – 11 AM Sydney (5 PM – 9 PM New York).
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Sydney?
7 PM the previous day for most of the year. New York is 14 hours behind Sydney.
How many hours is New York behind Sydney?
Usually 14 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: New York is 16 hours behind Sydney from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026. 2026: New York is 15 hours behind Sydney from Mar 8 – Apr 4, 2026, Oct 4 – Oct 31, 2026.
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.
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.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Sydney and New York?
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 7 AM – 11 AM Sydney (5 PM – 9 PM New York).