What time is it in Sydney right now?

Sydney is on America/Glace_Bay, currently UTC−3. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Sydney in?

Sydney uses the IANA time zone America/Glace_Bay, which is UTC−3 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−4.

What time do the sun rise and set in Sydney today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:47 AM and sets at about 8:26 PM local time in Sydney, giving roughly 14h 39m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:07 PM.

Canada · Nova Scotia

Current local time in Sydney

Sydney keeps time on the America/Glace_Bay zone, currently UTC−3. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Sydney, Nova Scotia

11:46

Fri, Jul 31UTC−3

Sydney time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Glace_Bay
Current UTC offset: UTC−3
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−4
Country: Canada
Region: Nova Scotia
Coordinates: 46.14°, -60.18°
Population: 105,968
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Sydney today

Computed from Sydney's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Solar noon: 1:07 PM
Day length: 14h 39m
Civil dawn: 5:06 AM
Civil dusk: 9:06 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:24 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:48 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Sydney time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Sydney is
Los AngelesUnited States	07:46 AM	4h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	03:46 PM	4h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	06:46 PM	7h behind
TokyoJapan	11:46 PM	12h behind

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

Working with Sydney time

Scheduling across America/Glace_Bay is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Sydney and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of America/Glace_Bay.Track clock changesSee exactly when Sydney next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Sydney beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Sydney offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with America/Glace_Bay baked in, not guessed.

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Sydneytime — questions & answers

What time is it in Sydney right now?: Sydney is on America/Glace_Bay, currently UTC−3. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Sydney in?: Sydney uses the IANA time zone America/Glace_Bay, which is UTC−3 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−4.
What time do the sun rise and set in Sydney today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:47 AM and sets at about 8:26 PM local time in Sydney, giving roughly 14h 39m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:07 PM.