Sydney vs New York City — Time Zone & Clock
Sydney is ahead by 14 hours
Sydney ↔ New York City
No overlap — one side will join outside working hours· Showing afternoon hours (12:00–20:00)
Sydney
New York City
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Quick time conversions: Sydney → New York City
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
When it's 4:00 PM in Sydney, the time in New York City is 2:00 AM.
I'm in Sydney at 6:00 AM — what time is my colleague in New York City seeing?—4:00 PM(-1 day)
3:00 PMin Sydney→1:00 AMin New York City
Setting a 9:00 AM alarm in Sydney? That's 7:00 PM for New York City.(-1 day)
5:00 PMin Sydney→3:00 AMin New York City
Sydney 12:00 PM — what's that in New York City?—10:00 PM(-1 day)
7:00 AMin Sydney→5:00 PMin New York City(-1 day)
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead or behind is New York City from Sydney?
Sydney and New York City are 14 hours apart. Sydney (Australia/Sydney) is ahead of New York City (America/New_York).
Is there a mutual working window between Sydney and New York City?
No mutual business hours exist between Sydney and New York City. The 14 hours difference pushes them into completely separate workdays.
Will daylight saving affect my Sydney–New York City meetings this week?
You can plan confidently — no DST shifts are due for either location this week, so the 14 hours gap won't change.
What time does New York City show when Sydney hits midday?
When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 10:00 PM in New York City.
How do I find out what time it is in New York City from Sydney?
The live slider at the top converts any Sydney time to New York City instantly. You can also type natural language like "9am" or "15:30".
Are there any upcoming public holidays in Sydney or New York City?
Yes — Sydney has an upcoming public holiday: Picnic Day on August 3. Check the holiday panel above before confirming meetings.
Which UTC offsets do Sydney and New York City follow?
Australia/Sydney covers Sydney; America/New_York covers New York City. This gives a 14 hours difference.