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Time Difference: Las Vegas to Sydney

🇺🇸Las VegasUTC-8
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Las Vegas, US
Thu, Oct 8
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Sydney, Australia
Thu, Oct 8

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Time Difference
18 hours
Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Las Vegas
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Las Vegas vs Sydney timezone guide

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

Best meeting times between Las Vegas and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Las Vegas and Sydney 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

Las VegasSydneyStatus
6am12amLas Vegas early, Sydney asleep
7am1amLas Vegas early, Sydney asleep
8am2amLas Vegas early, Sydney asleep
9am3amLas Vegas working hours, Sydney asleep
10am4amLas Vegas working hours, Sydney asleep
11am5amLas Vegas working hours, Sydney asleep
12pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm4pmLas Vegas late evening, Sydney working hours

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 Las Vegas and Sydney

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 17 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Difference temporarily 19 hours behind.
  • Mar 8 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 18 hours behind.
  • Oct 3 → Nov 1Difference temporarily 18 hours behind.
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Difference temporarily 19 hours behind.

Las Vegas transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026. Sydney transitions on April 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026.

Distance between Las Vegas and Sydney

Great-circle distance
12,433 km
Direct flight time
~15h 38m

Las Vegas and Sydney are 12,433 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 38m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Las Vegas and Sydney?
The current time difference is 18 hours. Las Vegas is currently 18 hours behind Sydney.
Is Las Vegas ahead of Sydney?
No. Las Vegas is currently 18 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Las Vegas?
When it's 9 AM in Las Vegas, it's 3am in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Las Vegas and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Las Vegas and Sydney 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 Las Vegas and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Las Vegas and Sydney both observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. Short windows each year (a week or two around each set of transitions) produce a temporarily different offset.
How far apart are Las Vegas and Sydney?
Las Vegas and Sydney are 12,433 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 38 minutes.