Time difference

Time Difference Between New York and Sydney

Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York. The current difference is 14 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

New YorkUnited States 🇺🇸

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America/New_YorkUTC−4
SydneyAustralia 🇦🇺

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Australia/SydneyUTC+10
02 — Difference

New York vs Sydney

Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York. When it is 12:00 in New York, it is 02:00 in Sydney.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

New York
UTC−4
Sydney
UTC+10
Difference
14 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

With a 14 hours gap, standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in New York and Sydney do not overlap. A workable call usually means an early start for one city or a late finish for the other.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Both cities observe daylight saving time on different schedules, so the difference changes at certain times of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
14 hours
New York zone
America/New_York
Sydney zone
Australia/Sydney
New York offset
UTC−4
Sydney offset
UTC+10
New York DST
Yes
Sydney DST
Yes
Countries
United States · Australia
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between New York and Sydney?

Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York right now.

Is New York ahead of Sydney?

No, New York is 14 hours behind Sydney.

Do New York and Sydney observe daylight saving time?

Both cities observe daylight saving time on different schedules, so the difference changes at certain times of the year.

What is the best meeting time between New York and Sydney?

Standard 09:00–17:00 working hours do not overlap, so one side would need an early or late meeting.