City in New South Wales

Current Local Time in Sydney

Current local time and time zone in Sydney, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌦️ 67°F now🕔 3:20 PM local📅 Best: February, September, October and December👥 5.3 million

Current local time in Sydney

3:20 PM
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time zoneAustralia/Sydney
UTC offsetUTC+10:00
UTC now5:20 AM
Sunrise6:22 AM
Sunset5:32 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:22 AM
Sunset5:32 PM
Daylight11h 10m
Solar noon11:57 AM
Golden hour (am)6:22 AM - 7:22 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:32 PM - 5:32 PM
Blue hour (am)5:52 AM - 6:22 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:32 PM - 6:02 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 90%
Moonrise2:35 PM
Moonset4:45 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Sydney

TypeCity
StateNew South Wales
CountryAustralia
ContinentOceania
Coordinates33°52′7.7″S 151°12′33.5″E (-33.8688, 151.2093)
Population5.300.000
Known forOpera House, Harbour Bridge and Bondi
Local time3:20 PM (UTC+10:00)
Best monthsFebruary, September, October and December
ClimateTemperate

Local time by attraction in Sydney

2 attractions mapped in this atlas

Local time by airport in Sydney

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Local time by beach in Sydney

1 beaches mapped in this atlas

Local time by district in Sydney

3 districts and neighborhoods mapped in this atlas

Summary

Sydney is a city in New South Wales. Sydney is known for Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Bondi. It has a population of about 5.3 million.

Right now it is 67°F (19°C) in Sydney with drizzle. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 57°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Sydney is February, September, October and December. The climate is temperate. January, May and June tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while June is the coldest with lows near 48°F.

The closest major airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), about 5 mi away. Nearby highlights include Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach and Mount Kosciuszko.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 68°F is 2.9°F above the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Sydney today at 9.3/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 33°52′7.7″S 151°12′33.5″E (-33.8688, 151.2093)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sydney?

Sydney is a city in New South Wales. Its coordinates are -33.8688, 151.2093. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Sydney right now?

It is currently 67°F (19°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 72% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Sydney?

February, September, October and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Sydney, which has a temperate climate. January, May and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Sydney in?

Sydney observes Australia/Sydney (UTC+10:00). The local time is 3:20 PM.

How many people live in Sydney?

Sydney has a population of approximately 5.3 million.

What is the nearest airport to Sydney?

The closest airports are Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), 5 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Sydney?

Popular options include Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach and Mount Kosciuszko.

What places are in Sydney?

Sydney covers 7 places in this atlas, including Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, Bondi and Surry Hills.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 3:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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