Sydney Dress Code

Suits are often worn for business, but short-sleeved shirts and suit shorts are widely accepted, with and without a tie. Casual clothes are fine for sightseeing and in most restaurants, although some prefer smart casual with very few requiring formal dress.

Greeting Someone in Sydney

Similar to both the United States and the United Kingdom, a handshake is the usual greeting for business and social occasions. Many Australians have a southern or eastern European heritage and kissing on one or both cheeks is quite common, particularly for women.

Sydney Business Hours and Banking

Business hours in Australian cities tend to be between 08:30 and 17:30. Banks are generally open between 09:30 and 16:00 Monday to Thursday and until 17:00 on Friday. Some banks and credit societies will work Saturday mornings but this should be checked in advance.

Sydney Smoking

Australia, its attractions and culture are sensitive to both people who smoke and those who do not. For example, most restaurants in Australia have both smoking and non-smoking areas with some operating a complete no-smoking policy.