Time difference between Sydney and San Francisco
San Francisco is 17 hours behind Sydney
Right now
Sydney
02:38
AEST ·
UTC+10
San Francisco
09:38
PDT ·
UTC-7
Best time for a call between Sydney and San Francisco
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 Sydney 16:00 San Francisco
- 08:00 Sydney 15:00 San Francisco
- 10:00 Sydney 17:00 San Francisco
Hour by hour: Sydney to San Francisco
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Sydney (reference) | San Francisco | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 San Francisco?
San Francisco is 17 hours behind Sydney
What is the best time to call between Sydney and San Francisco?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 Sydney / 16:00 San Francisco. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Sydney and San Francisco 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.