DST Starts
Sunday, October 4, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC +10:00 → UTC +11:00
Daylight Saving Time in Sydney
Check when daylight saving time starts and ends in Sydney, when the clocks change, and how the local UTC offset changes during the year.
2026 DST
Sydney, Australia
Australia/Sydney
DST Ends
Sunday, April 5, 2026
2:59 AM
UTC +11:00 → UTC +10:00
Daylight Saving Time in Sydney in 2026
Daylight Saving Time Ends
The clock change occurs on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
2:59 AM
UTC +11:00UTC +10:00
Daylight Saving Time Starts
The clock change occurs on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
1:59 AM
UTC +10:00UTC +11:00
DST Dates for Sydney by Year
| Year | DST Starts | DST Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sunday, October 1, 2023 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 2, 2023 2:59 AM |
| 2024 | Sunday, October 6, 2024 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 7, 2024 2:59 AM |
| 2025 | Sunday, October 5, 2025 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 6, 2025 2:59 AM |
| 2026 | Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 5, 2026 2:59 AM |
| 2027 | Sunday, October 3, 2027 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 4, 2027 2:59 AM |
| 2028 | Sunday, October 1, 2028 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 2, 2028 2:59 AM |
| 2029 | Sunday, October 7, 2029 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 1, 2029 2:59 AM |
Does Sydney Use Daylight Saving Time?
Sydney has seasonal clock changes in 2026. Its UTC offset changes during the year according to the Australia/Sydney time zone data.
Sydney Time Zone
The IANA time zone identifier used for Sydney is Australia/Sydney.
Time Zone
GMT+10
UTC +10:00
Time Zone
GMT+11
UTC +11:00
Daylight Saving Time in Sydney FAQ
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney has seasonal clock changes in 2026 according to the Australia/Sydney time zone data.
When does daylight saving time start in Sydney in 2026?
Daylight saving time starts in Sydney on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
When does daylight saving time end in Sydney in 2026?
Daylight saving time ends in Sydney on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney uses the IANA time zone identifier Australia/Sydney.
Do the clocks change in Sydney in 2026?
Yes. Sydney has seasonal clock changes in 2026.
Daylight Saving Time in Other Cities
Compare daylight saving time dates, clock changes and time zones in other cities.
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Australia/Melbourne
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Australia/Brisbane
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Australia/Perth
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Australia/Adelaide
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Australia
Australia/Sydney
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Australia
Australia/Sydney
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Australia
Australia/Sydney
Hobart
Australia
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