New York (Eastern) to Sydney — Time Zone Converter
ET (UTC-4) → AEST (UTC+11). Sydney is 15 hours ahead relative to New York (Eastern) right now.
New York (Eastern)
Oct 7, 2026, 7:55 AM
Sydney
Oct 7, 2026, 10:55 PM
Need the reverse? Sydney to New York (Eastern) →
Sample times — ET to AEST
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About New York (Eastern) and SydneyNew York (Eastern) vs Sydney time difference through 2026
The gap changes 4 times during 2026, because New York (Eastern) and Sydney switch to and from daylight saving time on different dates. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
Dates (2026) ET AEST Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC−5 UTC+11 Sydney is 16 hours ahead Mar 8 – Apr 4 UTC−4 UTC+11 Sydney is 15 hours ahead Apr 5 – Oct 3 UTC−4 UTC+10 Sydney is 14 hours ahead Oct 4 – Oct 31 UTC−4 UTC+11 Sydney is 15 hours ahead Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC−5 UTC+11 Sydney is 16 hours ahead
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
New York (Eastern) vs Sydney time difference through 2026
The gap changes 4 times during 2026, because New York (Eastern) and Sydney switch to and from daylight saving time on different dates. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
| Dates (2026) | ET | AEST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC−5 | UTC+11 | Sydney is 16 hours ahead |
| Mar 8 – Apr 4 | UTC−4 | UTC+11 | Sydney is 15 hours ahead |
| Apr 5 – Oct 3 | UTC−4 | UTC+10 | Sydney is 14 hours ahead |
| Oct 4 – Oct 31 | UTC−4 | UTC+11 | Sydney is 15 hours ahead |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC−5 | UTC+11 | Sydney is 16 hours ahead |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
New York to Sydney is 15 hours in the northern winter and 16 in the northern summer, with the two hemispheres’ daylight saving working in opposite directions. Sydney is effectively a day ahead, so a New York afternoon is a Sydney morning.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York (Eastern) and Sydney?
Right now the offset is about 15 hours ahead (from ET to AEST). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect New York (Eastern) vs Sydney?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across the US East Coast and Australia?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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