Sydney to New York
-14hSydney
AESTSOURCENew York
EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEST and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and EDT (Eastern Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC+10:00Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round.
- •Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
- •The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
- •AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.
EST – Eastern Standard Time
UTC-05:00Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
- •The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
- •23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
- •EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
- •Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.
About Sydney
WikipediaSydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.
Sydney is one of the first major cities to welcome the New Year.
About New York
WikipediaNew York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
New York City has more than 800 languages spoken, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
Understanding the -14h Gap: Sydney vs New York
Sydney runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. New York runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Sydney 14 hours behind New York — a difference of -14h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Sydney it is 7:00 PM in New York on the previous day. Midnight in Sydney is 10:00 AM in New York.New York observes daylight saving time while Sydney does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Sydney to New York time conversion table
| Sydney (AEST) | New York (EDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Sydney to New York time
- Scheduling a call from Sydney to New York: a 10:00 AM start in Sydney lands at 8:00 PM in New York the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -14h gap: Sydney and New York have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in New York is 7:00 PM in Sydney.
- Watching a live event or market open: Sydney viewers need 7:00 PM in New York to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 2:00 PM if the event is anchored to Sydney.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -14h gap is not.
- With a -14h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Sydney takes the early slot, the next week New York does.
- Sydney: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -14h gap.
- New York: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is used in the eastern states of Australia including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT. During summer (October to April), NSW, VIC, TAS, and ACT switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), while Queensland remains on AEST year-round.
About EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
Best time to call between Sydney and New York
With a -14h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. New York opens at 9:00 AM EDT, which is 7:00 PM in Sydney, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Sydney and New York have no shared working hours because of the -14h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Sydney is 14 hours behind New York (AEST UTC+10:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Sydney
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
New York
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
⚠ These locations are currently in different DST states, so the time difference may change when clocks adjust.
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and New York?
Sydney (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 14 hours behind New York (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -14h.
How do I convert Sydney time to New York time?
Add -14h to Sydney local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Sydney is 7:00 PM in New York (previous day).
What time is it in New York right now?
New York uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -14h offset from Sydney.
What is the best time to call New York from Sydney?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -14h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Sydney, which is 11:00 PM in New York.
Which is behind, Sydney or New York?
Sydney is 14 hours behind New York. When it is 12:00 PM in Sydney it is 10:00 PM in New York.
Do Sydney and New York use different time zones?
Sydney (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00, while New York (USA) uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Sydney and America/New_York.
Does daylight saving time affect the Sydney–New York difference?
Yes at the moment: New York is on daylight saving time and Sydney is not, so the -14h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Sydney's time zone?
AEST also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
Which countries use AEST, Sydney's zone?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Is there a day difference between Sydney and New York?
Sometimes. The -14h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Sydney already falls on the in New York.
What is the time difference between Sydney and New York?
New York is -14h from Sydney.
What timezone is Sydney in?
Sydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.
What timezone is New York in?
New York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
What are the business hours in Sydney?
Standard business hours in Sydney are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.
What are the business hours in New York?
Standard business hours in New York are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Sydney and New York?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Sydney works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST and New York works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST (-14h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Sydney and New York?
Sydney uses AUD (A$) while New York uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Sydney and New York compare in size?
Sydney has a population of approximately 5.4 million (metro: 5.4 million), while New York has approximately 8.3 million (metro: 20.1 million).
What are the major landmarks in Sydney and New York?
Sydney is known for Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach. New York is famous for Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Times Square.
Do Sydney and New York have stock exchanges?
Yes. Sydney has the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) and New York has the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange). The -14h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Does AEST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEST switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEST?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
Which cities are in the EST timezone?
Major cities in the EST timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EDT.
What should I know about the EST timezone?
EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
When is it midnight in Sydney, what time is it in New York?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Sydney (AEST), it is -14h later in New York (EST).
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