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Sydney
Australia · Australia/Sydney · UTC+10
Sydney is Australia's largest city and primary financial center.
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Next public holiday
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2026— in 194 days
Business hours & meeting culture
- Working hours
- 09:00–17:30
- Workweek
- Monday to Friday
- Culture
- Australian business is informal and direct. Meetings are punctual and agenda-driven. First names are used early.
- Meeting tips
- Mid-December through late January is a major summer vacation period. ANZAC Day (April 25) and Australia Day (January 26) are observed.
Travel & logistics context
Quick reference for business travelers — climate, currency, and language.Currency and language are country-level. Climate may vary across the country.
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Climate
Humid subtropical (Southern hemisphere)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Avoid: Dec–Feb (peak summer, bushfire risk)
Reverse seasons; school summer holidays mid-Dec to late Jan.
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Currency
A$
AUD
Australian Dollar
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Language
Official
English
In business
English
English: Widely spoken in business
🤝Business etiquette
- Greeting
- Firm handshake; first names immediately; informal egalitarian style.
- Cards
- Standard exchange.
- Gifts
- Not expected; modest token from home country welcomed.
- Tipping
- Not required; round up bills for good service.
- Dress
- Smart casual; very few industries require ties day-to-day.
- Dining
- BYO (bring your own wine) common at restaurants.
Time difference vs. major business cities
Computed for 2026. Daylight saving will shift these by an hour during transitions.
| City | Time zone | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | Asia/Tokyo | -1h |
| 🇮🇳Mumbai | Asia/Kolkata | -4h 30m |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | Asia/Dubai | -6h |
| 🇬🇧London | Europe/London | -9h |
| 🇺🇸New York | America/New_York | -14h |
| 🇺🇸San Francisco | America/Los_Angeles | -17h |
| 🇨🇳Shanghai | Asia/Shanghai | -2h |
Public holidays in Australia, 2026
Commonly observed national holidays. Regional holidays and bridge days are not included. See also the global holiday calendar.
- 2026-01-01
- 2026-01-26
- 2026-03-02
- 2026-03-09
- 2026-04-03
- 2026-04-04
- 2026-04-05
- 2026-04-06
- 2026-04-25
- 2026-04-27
- 2026-05-04
- 2026-06-01
- 2026-06-08
- 2026-08-03
- 2026-09-28
- 2026-10-05
- 2026-11-03
- 2026-12-25
- 2026-12-28
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