Sydney to UTC Time Converter
Convert Sydney to Coordinated Universal Time instantly.
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Sydney
AEST
6:27
Coordinated Universal Time
UTC
8:27
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How the Sydney to UTC time difference works
UTC is 10 hours behind Sydney. Sydney (AEST) is a city in Australia. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the global time standard the world sets its clocks by. For example, 9:00 AM Sydney is 11:00 PM UTC. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
10 hours
Daylight saving
Sydney only
Sydney offset
UTC+10
UTC offset
UTC+0
Sydney to UTC conversion chart
| Sydney (AEST) | Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
Cities in each time zone
Sydney (AEST)
CanberraAustralian Eastern Time
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
ReykjavikAccraDakarAbidjanBamako
Sydney to UTC questions
Is UTC ahead of or behind Sydney?
UTC is 10 hours behind Sydney. So 9:00 AM Sydney is 11:00 PM UTC, and 5:00 PM Sydney is 7:00 AM UTC.
What time is it in UTC when it is 12:00 PM Sydney?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Sydney in Sydney, it is 2:00 AM UTC in Coordinated Universal Time.
How many hours difference is there between Sydney and UTC?
There is a 10 hours difference. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) runs 10 hours behind Sydney (AEST).
Do Sydney and UTC observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time but Coordinated Universal Time does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Sydney and UTC?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Sydney and Coordinated Universal Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use Sydney and UTC?
Sydney (AEST) covers cities such as Canberra, Australian Eastern Time. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) covers cities such as Reykjavik, Accra, Dakar, Abidjan, Bamako.