Time difference
Los Angeles to Sydney time difference
Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Los Angeles: PDT · GMT-7 · Sydney: Sydney Time · GMT+11
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SydneyWorking hours
2h of shared working hours
3:00 PM–5:00 PM in Los Angeles = 9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Sydney
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Overlap
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Hours shown in Los Angeles time.
Los Angeles to Sydney time converter
Green rows fall inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Los Angeles | Sydney |
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| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| Los Angeles | Sydney |
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| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PMnext day |
Daylight saving changes
When the gap between the two cities moves this year.
- Nov 1, 2026Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Sydney is 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
- Mar 14, 2027Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
- Apr 4, 2027Sydney moves its clocks back. Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
- Oct 3, 2027Sydney moves its clocks forward. Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us anytime.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney?Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. It moves between 17 hours and 19 hours during the year because of daylight saving time. From Nov 1, 2026, Los Angeles moves its clocks back, so the gap becomes 19 hours.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?3:00 AM the next day.
Do Los Angeles and Sydney working hours overlap?Yes. With 9 AM–5 PM in both places, they share 2 hours: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Sydney.
What is the best time for a meeting between Los Angeles and Sydney?Any time in the overlap. 3:00 PM in Los Angeles (9:00 AM in Sydney) is the earliest slot that suits both.
What is the best time to call Sydney from Los Angeles?Between 3:00 PM and 10:00 PM Sunday–Thursday (next morning in Sydney) in Los Angeles. That's 9 AM–6 PM on a working day in Sydney, and between 7 AM and 10 PM for you.
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