Time Difference Between New York and Sydney

The time difference between New York and Sydney is 14 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in New York, it is 02:00 in Sydney. New York uses the America/New_York time zone (UTC-4), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10).

Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York — 14 hours
New York, United States
19:40:34
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)
Sydney, Australia
09:40:34
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+10 · AEST

Time Zone Details: New York vs Sydney

Detail New York Sydney
Time Zone IDAmerica/New_YorkAustralia/Sydney
UTC OffsetUTC-4UTC+10
AbbreviationEDTAEST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited StatesAustralia
RegionNorth AmericaOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 14 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between New York and Sydney. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney or late evenings in New York tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from New York time to Sydney time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

New York Sydney
00:00 14:00 Night
01:00 15:00 Night
02:00 16:00 Night
03:00 17:00 Night
04:00 18:00 Night
05:00 19:00 Night
06:00 20:00
07:00 21:00
08:00 22:00
09:00 23:00
10:00 00:00 (+1 day)
11:00 01:00 (+1 day)
12:00 02:00 (+1 day)
13:00 03:00 (+1 day)
14:00 04:00 (+1 day)
15:00 05:00 (+1 day)
16:00 06:00 (+1 day)
17:00 07:00 (+1 day)
18:00 08:00 (+1 day)
19:00 09:00 (+1 day)
20:00 10:00 (+1 day)
21:00 11:00 (+1 day)
22:00 12:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 13:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

New York is currently observing daylight saving time, while Sydney is on standard time. When New York switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for New York–Sydney Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between New York and Sydney?

The time difference is 14 hours. Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from New York to Sydney?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert New York time to Sydney time?

Add 14 hours to New York time to get Sydney time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.