Time Difference

New York City vs Sydney Time Difference

Compare the current local time in New York City, United States and Sydney, Australia.

Live local timeDST awareUTC offsets

From

New York City

United States

6:43 AM

Sun, Nov 1

UTC-5America/New_York

Difference

16 hours

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Sydney

Australia

10:43 PM

Sun, Nov 1

UTC+11Australia/Sydney

Current difference

Sydney is currently 16 hours ahead of New York City.

This difference is calculated using the current UTC offsets for both locations and automatically reflects daylight-saving changes.

24-hour comparison

Compare New York City and Sydney hour by hour

See how a full local day in New York City, United States maps to Sydney, Australia. TimeInOne automatically accounts for timezone offsets, date changes and daylight-saving transitions.

25-hour DST day

Best working-hours overlap

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in New York City

corresponds to 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney.

1 hour overlap

New York City

America/New_York

Sydney

Australia/Sydney

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6:00 PM

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Working-hour labels use a general 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule. Individual schedules may differ.

On daylight-saving transition dates, a local day can contain 23 or 25 real hours instead of 24.

Call planning

Best time to call Sydney from New York City

Compare typical business hours in New York City, United States and Sydney, Australia to find a practical time for calls, meetings or international coordination.

New York City

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

United States

Best overlap

Sydney

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Australia

The best time to call Sydney from New York City is between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM in New York City. This corresponds to 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney.

Other reasonable windows

New York City

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Sydney

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

New York City

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Sydney

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Recommendations use typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours and a broader 7:00 AM–9:00 PM acceptable calling window. Individual schedules may differ.

Time difference explained

New York City and Sydney time difference explained

Current local-time relationship

Sydney is currently 16 hours ahead of New York City.

New York City uses America/New_York and currently has an offset of UTC-5. Sydney uses Australia/Sydney and currently has an offset of UTC+11.

Working-hours overlap

Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours do not directly overlap, so calls may require an early-morning or evening schedule.

Because UTC offsets can change during the year, always check the selected date when planning an important international call or meeting.

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FAQ

New York City to Sydney time difference FAQ

Common questions about the current time difference, UTC offsets, daylight-saving changes and practical calling hours between New York City and Sydney.

What is the time difference between New York City and Sydney?

The current time difference between New York City and Sydney is 16 hours. Sydney is currently 16 hours ahead of New York City.

Is Sydney ahead of or behind New York City?

Sydney is currently 16 hours ahead of New York City.

What time is it in Sydney when it is 9:00 AM in New York City?

Using the current UTC offsets, 9:00 AM in New York City corresponds to 1:00 AM the next day in Sydney. The exact difference can change when daylight-saving rules change.

What is the best time to call Sydney from New York City?

Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours do not directly overlap between New York City and Sydney. An early-morning or evening call may be more practical.

Can the time difference between New York City and Sydney change?

Yes. The time difference can change if New York City or Sydney changes its UTC offset because of daylight-saving or other local time-zone rules. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones America/New_York and Australia/Sydney for date-aware calculations.