Time difference between Sydney and Los Angeles

Los Angeles is 18 hours behind Sydney.

Australia · Australian Eastern Daylight Time

6:46 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Pacific Daylight Time

12:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney to Los Angeles time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 18 hours behind Sydney. Sydney is on UTC+11 and Los Angeles is on UTC−7.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:00 PM the previous day in Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Sydney?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in Sydney (3:00 PM–6:00 PM in Los Angeles), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Sydney and Los Angeles change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Los Angeles will be 19 hours behind Sydney.

Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles. More: time in Sydney · time in Los Angeles