New York to Sydney time difference
Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.
Sydney is 15 hours ahead of New York right now. It is 16 hours ahead in January and 14 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 1:00 AM (winter) or 11:00 PM (summer) in Sydney.
Today, hour by hour
| New York | Sydney |
|---|
Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
New York to Sydney time table
| New York | Sydney (January) | Sydney (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM (+1 day) | 4:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM (+1 day) | 5:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM (+1 day) | 6:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM (+1 day) | 7:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM (+1 day) | 8:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM (+1 day) | 9:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM (+1 day) | 10:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM (+1 day) | 11:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM (+1 day) | 12:00 PM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM (+1 day) | 1:00 PM (+1 day) |
When the difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Sydney is 15 hours ahead of New York |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027 | Sydney is 15 hours ahead of New York |
| Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027 | Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York |
| Oct 3, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | Sydney is 15 hours ahead of New York |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York |
New York uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-5), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-4). Sydney uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Apr 4, 2027 (to UTC+10), Oct 3, 2027 (to UTC+11).
Best time to call Sydney, Australia from New York
- January: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 3:00 PM–10:00 PM in New York (7:00 AM–2:00 PM in Sydney).
- July: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–8:00 AM in New York (9:00 PM–10:00 PM in Sydney); 5:00 PM–10:00 PM in New York (7:00 AM–12:00 PM in Sydney).
Sydney vs other US time zones
| US city | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 hours ahead | 14 hours ahead |
| Chicago | 17 hours ahead | 15 hours ahead |
| Denver | 18 hours ahead | 16 hours ahead |
| Phoenix | 18 hours ahead | 17 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | 19 hours ahead | 17 hours ahead |
Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York and Sydney?
Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York in January and 14 hours ahead in July.
If it is 8 PM in New York, what time is it in Sydney?
12:00 PM in winter and 10:00 AM in summer.
Does Sydney use daylight saving time?
Sydney uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Apr 4, 2027 (to UTC+10), Oct 3, 2027 (to UTC+11).