Time Difference Between Sydney and New York

The time difference between Sydney and New York is 14 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 22:00 in New York. Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10), while New York uses America/New_York (UTC-4).

New York is 14 hours behind Sydney — 14 hours
Sydney, Australia
11:52:34
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+10 · AEST
↔
New York, United States
21:52:34
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Sydney vs New York

Detail Sydney New York
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyAmerica/New_York
UTC OffsetUTC+10UTC-4
AbbreviationAESTEDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryAustraliaUnited States
RegionOceaniaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 14 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Sydney and New York. 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 Sydney time to New York time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

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

Compare Sydney and New York with Other Cities

From Sydney

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From New York

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Sydney and New York?

The time difference is 14 hours. New York is 14 hours behind Sydney.

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 Sydney to New York?

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 Sydney time to New York time?

Subtract 14 hours from Sydney time to get New York 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.