Sydney and New York: Real-Time Clock
Clock in Sydney is 14 hours ahead
Quick time conversions: Sydney → New York
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
Setting a 6:00 PM alarm in Sydney? That's 4:00 AM for New York.
Is 8:00 AM a good time to call New York from Sydney?—6:00 PM(-1 day)
4:00 PMin Sydney→2:00 AMin New York
For every 5:00 PM in Sydney, it's simultaneously 3:00 AM in New York.
9:00 AMin Sydney→7:00 PMin New York(-1 day)
Sydney ↔ New York
No overlap — one side will join outside working hours· Showing afternoon hours (12:00–20:00)
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New York
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York ahead of or behind Sydney?
Sydney and New York are 14 hours apart. Sydney (Australia/Sydney) is ahead of New York (America/New_York).
Can I find a standard business hour that suits both Sydney and New York?
No mutual business hours exist between Sydney and New York. The 14 hours difference pushes them into completely separate workdays.
Will the offset change due to a DST transition anytime soon?
The 14 hours difference between Sydney and New York is stable — no DST changes expected in the next 7 days.
When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, what time is it in New York?
When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 10:00 PM in New York.
How can I quickly find the current time in New York from Sydney?
The live slider at the top converts any Sydney time to New York instantly. You can also type natural language like "9am" or "15:30".
Are there any upcoming public holidays in Sydney or New York?
Watch out for Picnic Day in Sydney on August 3 — offices may be closed or understaffed.
Which UTC offsets do Sydney and New York follow?
Sydney follows Australia/Sydney. New York uses America/New_York. Together they are 14 hours apart.
When I leave the office at 5 PM in Sydney, what time is it in New York?
An email sent at 5 PM in Sydney lands at 3:00 AM in New York. Your New York contact won't see it until their workday begins.