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Time Difference: Los Angeles to Sydney

🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Los Angeles, US
Fri, Jun 5
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Sydney, Australia
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
17 hours
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles
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Los Angeles vs Sydney timezone guide

Los Angeles (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 Los Angeles (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Los Angeles and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles 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

Los AngelesSydneyStatus
6am11pmLos Angeles early, Sydney late evening
7am12amLos Angeles early, Sydney asleep
8am1amLos Angeles early, Sydney asleep
9am2amLos Angeles working hours, Sydney asleep
10am3amLos Angeles working hours, Sydney asleep
11am4amLos Angeles working hours, Sydney asleep
12pm5amLos Angeles working hours, Sydney asleep
1pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm3pmLos Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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.

Los Angeles transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026. Sydney transitions on April 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026.

Distance between Los Angeles and Sydney

Great-circle distance
12,074 km
Direct flight time
~15h 12m

Los Angeles and Sydney are 12,074 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 12m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney?
The current time difference is 17 hours. Los Angeles is currently 17 hours behind Sydney.
Is Los Angeles ahead of Sydney?
No. Los Angeles is currently 17 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 2am in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Sydney?
Los Angeles and Sydney are 12,074 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 12 minutes.