Sydney, Australia
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About Sydney, Australia
Sydney is the largest city in Australia and the capital of New South Wales, known for the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. The city is Australia's financial capital and a major Pacific port, with beautiful harbors and beaches including Bondi.
Time zone details
Sydney observes AEST/AEDT (Australia/Sydney in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Australia from abroad
The international dialing code for Australia is +61. To call a phone number in Sydney, dial your country's international access code, then +61, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Australia
The official currency is AUD (A$). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include English.
Top places to visit in Sydney
- Sydney Opera House — UNESCO-listed performance venue with the unmistakable sail-shaped roof.
- Sydney Harbour Bridge — Climb the BridgeClimb for 360-degree views from atop the iconic steel arch.
- Bondi Beach — Famous crescent beach with surfers, the Bondi-to-Coogee coastal walk nearby.
Top local foods of Sydney
- Meat pie — Hand-sized pie with beef and gravy — an Australian staple, especially at sports games.
- Pavlova — Crispy-meringue dessert topped with cream and fresh fruit — claimed by both Australia and New Zealand.
- Fresh seafood at Sydney Fish Market — Auctions, raw bars, and sit-down spots — the largest fish market outside Japan.
Working with someone in Sydney
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Sydney, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.