Sydney to New Zealand
+3hSydney
AESTSOURCENew Zealand
NZDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEST and NZDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and NZDT (New Zealand 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.
NZST – New Zealand Standard Time
UTC+12:00New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the time zone for New Zealand, 12 hours ahead of UTC.
- •New Zealand is among the first major countries to see a new day.
- •NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST.
- •New Zealand observes DST from September to April (Southern Hemisphere summer).
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.
Understanding the +3h Gap: Sydney vs New Zealand
Sydney runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. New Zealand runs on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) at UTC+13:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Sydney 3 hours ahead of New Zealand — a difference of +3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Sydney it is 12:00 PM in New Zealand. Midnight in Sydney is 3:00 AM in New Zealand.New Zealand observes daylight saving time while Sydney does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Sydney to New Zealand time conversion table
| Sydney (AEST) | New Zealand (NZDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Sydney to New Zealand time
- Scheduling a call from Sydney to New Zealand: a 10:00 AM start in Sydney lands at 1:00 PM in New Zealand, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Sydney and New Zealand are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM AEST time (12:00 PM–5:00 PM NZDT). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Sydney-based team with New Zealand contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +3h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–2:00 PM AEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Sydney and need New Zealand colleagues present.
- Sydney: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +3h gap.
- New Zealand: Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027. 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 NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the standard time zone for New Zealand and its dependencies. New Zealand is among the first countries to see a new calendar day. During summer (September to April), clocks advance to New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13:00).
Best time to call between Sydney and New Zealand
Both Sydney and New Zealand sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–2:00 PM AEST, which is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM NZDT. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Sydney and New Zealand share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–2:00 PM AEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of New Zealand (AEST UTC+10:00 → NZDT UTC+13:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM AEST. 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 Zealand
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00
Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027
⚠ 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 Zealand?
Sydney (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 3 hours ahead of New Zealand (NZDT, UTC+13:00). The gap is currently +3h.
How do I convert Sydney time to New Zealand time?
Add +3h to Sydney local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Sydney is 12:00 PM in New Zealand.
What time is it in New Zealand right now?
New Zealand uses NZDT at UTC+13:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +3h offset from Sydney.
What is the best time to call New Zealand from Sydney?
Call between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM AEST — that maps to 12:00 PM–5:00 PM NZDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Sydney or New Zealand?
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of New Zealand. When it is 12:00 PM in Sydney it is 3:00 PM in New Zealand.
Do Sydney and New Zealand use different time zones?
Sydney (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00, while New Zealand (New Zealand) uses NZDT at UTC+13:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Sydney and Pacific/Auckland.
Does daylight saving time affect the Sydney–New Zealand difference?
Yes at the moment: New Zealand is on daylight saving time and Sydney is not, so the +3h 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 Zealand?
Not normally. The +3h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Sydney and New Zealand?
New Zealand is +3h 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 Zealand in?
New Zealand 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 NZST timezone?
Major cities in the NZST timezone include Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin.
What is the UTC offset for NZST?
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is at UTC+12:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to NZDT.
What should I know about the NZST timezone?
New Zealand is among the first major countries to see a new day. NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST.
When is it midnight in Sydney, what time is it in New Zealand?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Sydney (AEST), it is +3h later in New Zealand (NZST).
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