Sydney to EDT
-14hSydney
AESTSOURCEEDT
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 Daylight 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.
EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
UTC-04:00Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
- •During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
- •Not all EST locations switch to EDT – Panama and Jamaica stay on EST year-round.
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.
Comparing Time Zones: Sydney and EDT
Sydney runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. That puts Sydney 14 hours behind EDT — a difference of -14h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Sydney it is 7:00 PM in EDT on the previous day. Midnight in Sydney is 10:00 AM in EDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Sydney to EDT time conversion table
| Sydney (AEST) | EDT (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 EDT time
- Scheduling a call from Sydney to EDT: a 10:00 AM start in Sydney lands at 8:00 PM in EDT the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -14h gap: Sydney and EDT 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 EDT is 7:00 PM in Sydney.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking EDT local time against Sydney keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -14h offset.
- 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 EDT 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.
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 EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used during the summer months (second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November) in the Eastern Time Zone. During EDT, clocks are advanced by one hour to take advantage of longer daylight hours. Not all locations in the Eastern Time Zone observe DST – Panama, Jamaica, and most of the Caribbean remain on EST year-round.
Best time to call between Sydney and EDT
With a -14h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. EDT 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 EDT 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 EDT (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
EDT
☀ 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and EDT?
Sydney (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 14 hours behind EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -14h.
How do I convert Sydney time to EDT time?
Add -14h to Sydney local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Sydney is 7:00 PM in EDT (previous day).
What time is it in EDT right now?
EDT 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 EDT 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 EDT.
Which is behind, Sydney or EDT?
Sydney is 14 hours behind EDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Sydney it is 10:00 PM in EDT.
Do Sydney and EDT use different time zones?
Sydney (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00, while EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Sydney and America/New_York.
Does daylight saving time affect the Sydney–EDT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -14h offset between Sydney and EDT is fixed all year.
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 EDT?
Sometimes. The -14h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Sydney already falls on the in EDT.
What is the time difference between Sydney and EDT?
EDT 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 EDT in?
EDT operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Sydney?
Standard business hours in Sydney are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.
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 EDT timezone?
Major cities in the EDT timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EDT?
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EST.
What should I know about the EDT timezone?
EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
When is it midnight in Sydney, what time is it in EDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Sydney (AEST), it is -14h later in EDT (EDT).
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