Time Difference Between Sydney and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Sydney.
Australia
Sydney
Australia/Sydney · UTC+10
United States
Los Angeles
America/Los_Angeles · UTC-7
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Sydney and Los Angeles.
Sydney
9:00 AM
Los Angeles
4:00 PM
Sydney
10:00 AM
Los Angeles
5:00 PM
Sydney to Los Angeles — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Los Angeles for an hour in Sydney. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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| -1 day | Best for meetings | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, United States (UTC-7) is 17 hours behind Sydney, Australia (UTC+10).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Sydney and Los Angeles?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Sydney and Los Angeles?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Sydney, what time is it in Los Angeles?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Sydney is mapped to its equivalent local time in Los Angeles, including day shift markers when the date differs.