Los Angeles--:--Now
+17h
Sydney--:--Now
Time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney
Sydney is 17 to 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles, depending on the time of year. When it's noon in Los Angeles, it's 05:00, 06:00 or 07:00 in Sydney.
These clocks are live, and the difference shown is today's, daylight saving included.
Times side by side
| Los Angeles | Sydney | Time of day |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 01:00 next day | Night in Sydney |
| 09:00 | 02:00 next day | Night in Sydney |
| 12:00 | 05:00 next day | Dawn in Sydney |
| 15:00 | 08:00 next day | Morning in Sydney |
| 17:00 | 10:00 next day | Morning in Sydney |
| 18:00 | 11:00 next day | Midday in Sydney |
| 21:00 | 14:00 next day | Midday in Sydney |
The gap changes with the seasons, so this table uses today's.
Best time to call
When the gap is 17 hours (Apr 4 to Oct 2), there's no time between 07:00 and 22:00 when both cities are awake, so a message will work better than a call. When the gap is 18 hours (Mar 14 to Apr 3, Oct 3 to Nov 6), there's no time between 07:00 and 22:00 when both cities are awake, so a message will work better than a call. When the gap is 19 hours (Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31), there's no time between 07:00 and 22:00 when both cities are awake, so a message will work better than a call.
Daylight saving
Los Angeles and Sydney don't change their clocks together, so the gap shifts through the year. In 2027 the gap is 17 hours from Apr 4 to Oct 2; 18 hours from Mar 14 to Apr 3, Oct 3 to Nov 6; 19 hours from Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31.
Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney?
Sydney is 17 to 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles, depending on the time of year. When it's noon in Los Angeles, it's 05:00, 06:00 or 07:00 in Sydney.
Does daylight saving change the time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney?
Los Angeles and Sydney don't change their clocks together, so the gap shifts through the year. In 2027 the gap is 17 hours from Apr 4 to Oct 2; 18 hours from Mar 14 to Apr 3, Oct 3 to Nov 6; 19 hours from Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31.
What's the best time for a call between Los Angeles and Sydney?
When the gap is 17 hours (Apr 4 to Oct 2), there's no time between 07:00 and 22:00 when both cities are awake, so a message will work better than a call. When the gap is 18 hours (Mar 14 to Apr 3, Oct 3 to Nov 6), there's no time between 07:00 and 22:00 when both cities are awake, so a message will work better than a call. When the gap is 19 hours (Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31), there's no time between 07:00 and 22:00 when both cities are awake, so a message will work better than a call.
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