Time zone meeting planner
New York and Sydney: plan a meeting across time zones
New York and Sydney are 14 hours apart (Sydney ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
For most of the year, Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:
- 1 January to 7 March: Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York
- 8 March to 4 April: Sydney is 15 hours ahead of New York
- 5 April to 3 October: Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York
- 4 October to 31 October: Sydney is 15 hours ahead of New York
- 1 November to 31 December: Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York
Best time to meet
New York and Sydney do not share a normal working-hours window. The best compromise is 5:30 PM in New York / 7:30 AM in Sydney — still early or late for whoever is furthest from a normal day, which is the honest trade-off at this distance.
Clock changes to plan around
- New York changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
- Sydney changes clocks — 2026: 5 April and 4 October; 2027: 4 April and 3 October.
Upcoming public holidays
- 12 October — New York: Columbus Day
- 11 November — New York: Veterans Day
- 26 November — New York: Thanksgiving Day
- 25 December — New York: Christmas Day
- 25 December — Sydney: Christmas Day
- 26 December — Sydney: Boxing Day
- 1 January 2027 — Sydney: New Year's Day
- 26 January 2027 — Sydney: Australia Day
Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.
Questions about New York and Sydney
What time is it in Sydney when it is 9 AM in New York?
For most of the year, 9 AM in New York is 11 PM in Sydney (UTC-4 against UTC+10). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.
Does New York or Sydney change clocks first?
Both cities observe daylight saving, but not always on the same dates — see the clock-change dates above.
Is there a public holiday in New York or Sydney soon?
New York: Columbus Day on 12 October. Sydney: Christmas Day on 25 December.