Time difference between Sydney and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Sydney
Right now
Sydney
02:38
AEST ·
UTC+10
Los Angeles
09:38
PDT ·
UTC-7
Best time for a call between Sydney and Los Angeles
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 Sydney 16:00 Los Angeles
- 08:00 Sydney 15:00 Los Angeles
- 10:00 Sydney 17:00 Los Angeles
Hour by hour: Sydney to Los Angeles
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Sydney (reference) | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 07:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 08:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 09:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 10:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 11:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 12:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 13:00 (previous day) | |
| 07:00 | 14:00 (previous day) | |
| ★ | 08:00 | 15:00 (previous day) |
| ★ | 09:00 | 16:00 (previous day) |
| ★ | 10:00 | 17:00 (previous day) |
| 11:00 | 18:00 (previous day) | |
| 12:00 | 19:00 (previous day) | |
| 13:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 14:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 15:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 16:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 17:00 | 00:00 | |
| 18:00 | 01:00 | |
| 19:00 | 02:00 | |
| 20:00 | 03:00 | |
| 21:00 | 04:00 | |
| 22:00 | 05:00 | |
| 23:00 | 06:00 |
Table built for August 27, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Both cities change their clocks, but not always on the same date — the difference between them shifts for a few weeks each year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Sydney
What is the best time to call between Sydney and Los Angeles?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 Sydney / 16:00 Los Angeles. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Sydney and Los Angeles change during the year?
Both cities change their clocks, but not always on the same date — the difference between them shifts for a few weeks each year.