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Time Difference: Brisbane to Los Angeles

🇦🇺BrisbaneUTC+10
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
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Brisbane, Australia
Tue, Jul 14
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Los Angeles, US
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
17 hours
Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Brisbane
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Brisbane vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Brisbane (Australia) uses the Australia/Brisbane timezone at UTC+10, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 18 hours behind Brisbane (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Brisbane and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Brisbane and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

BrisbaneLos AngelesStatus
6am1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm10pmBrisbane working hours, Los Angeles late evening
4pm11pmBrisbane working hours, Los Angeles late evening
5pm12amBrisbane evening, Los Angeles asleep
6pm1amBrisbane evening, Los Angeles asleep
7pm2amBrisbane evening, Los Angeles asleep
8pm3amBrisbane evening, Los Angeles asleep
9pm4amBrisbane evening, Los Angeles asleep
10pm5amBrisbane late evening, Los Angeles asleep

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Brisbane and Los Angeles

Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Brisbane does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Los Angeles's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Brisbane is 18 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Brisbane is 17 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Brisbane is 18 hours ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Brisbane and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
11,565 km
Direct flight time
~14h 36m

Brisbane and Los Angeles are 11,565 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~14h 36m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 17 hours. Brisbane is currently 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Brisbane ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Brisbane is currently 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Brisbane?
When it's 9 AM in Brisbane, it's 4pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Brisbane and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Brisbane and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Brisbane and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Brisbane does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Brisbane and Los Angeles?
Brisbane and Los Angeles are 11,565 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 14 hours 36 minutes.