Los Angeles to Sydney time difference
Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.
Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. It is 19 hours ahead in January and 17 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 4:00 AM (winter) or 2:00 AM (summer) in Sydney.
Today, hour by hour
| Los Angeles | Sydney |
|---|
Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Los Angeles to Sydney time table
| Los Angeles | Sydney (January) | Sydney (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM (+1 day) | 4:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM (+1 day) | 5:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM (+1 day) | 6:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM (+1 day) | 7:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM (+1 day) | 8:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM (+1 day) | 9:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM (+1 day) | 10:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM (+1 day) | 11:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM (+1 day) | 12:00 PM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM (+1 day) | 1:00 PM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM (+1 day) | 2:00 PM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM (+1 day) | 3:00 PM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM (+1 day) | 4:00 PM (+1 day) |
When the difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | Sydney is 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027 | Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
| Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027 | Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
| Oct 3, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Sydney is 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
Los Angeles uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-8), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-7). Sydney uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Apr 4, 2027 (to UTC+10), Oct 3, 2027 (to UTC+11).
Best time to call Sydney, Australia from Los Angeles
- January: shared 9-to-5 hours are 2:00 PM–5:00 PM in Los Angeles (9:00 AM–12:00 PM in Sydney).
- July: shared 9-to-5 hours are 4:00 PM–5:00 PM in Los Angeles (9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Sydney).
Sydney vs other US time zones
| US city | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 hours ahead | 14 hours ahead |
| Chicago | 17 hours ahead | 15 hours ahead |
| Denver | 18 hours ahead | 16 hours ahead |
| Phoenix | 18 hours ahead | 17 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | 19 hours ahead | 17 hours ahead |
Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney?
Sydney is 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles in January and 17 hours ahead in July.
If it is 8 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Sydney?
3:00 PM in winter and 1:00 PM in summer.
Does Sydney use daylight saving time?
Sydney uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Apr 4, 2027 (to UTC+10), Oct 3, 2027 (to UTC+11).