Los Angeles to AEST
+17hLos Angeles
PDTSOURCEAEST
AESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PDT and AEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Standard Time) and AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC+10:00Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round.
- •Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
- •The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
- •AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.
About Los Angeles
WikipediaLos Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and major film studios.
Comparing Time Zones: Los Angeles and AEST
Los Angeles runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, currently observing daylight saving time. AEST runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. That puts Los Angeles 17 hours ahead of AEST — a difference of +17h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles it is 2:00 AM in AEST on the next day. Midnight in Los Angeles is 5:00 PM in AEST.Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while AEST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Los Angeles to AEST time conversion table
| Los Angeles (PDT) | AEST (AEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | next day |
Why people convert Los Angeles to AEST time
- Scheduling a call from Los Angeles to AEST: a 10:00 AM start in Los Angeles lands at 3:00 AM in AEST the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +17h gap: Los Angeles and AEST have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in AEST is 2:00 AM in Los Angeles.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Los Angeles is 1:00 PM in AEST makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +17h gap is not.
- With a +17h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Los Angeles takes the early slot, the next week AEST does.
- Los Angeles: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +17h gap.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
About AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is used in the eastern states of Australia including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT. During summer (October to April), NSW, VIC, TAS, and ACT switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), while Queensland remains on AEST year-round.
Best time to call between Los Angeles and AEST
With a +17h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. AEST opens at 9:00 AM AEST, which is 2:00 AM in Los Angeles, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Los Angeles and AEST have no shared working hours because of the +17h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Los Angeles is 17 hours ahead of AEST (PDT UTC-07:00 → AEST UTC+10:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Los Angeles
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
AEST
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
⚠ These locations are currently in different DST states, so the time difference may change when clocks adjust.
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and AEST?
Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 17 hours ahead of AEST (AEST, UTC+10:00). The gap is currently +17h.
How do I convert Los Angeles time to AEST time?
Add +17h to Los Angeles local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 2:00 AM in AEST (next day).
What time is it in AEST right now?
AEST uses AEST at UTC+10:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +17h offset from Los Angeles.
What is the best time to call AEST from Los Angeles?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +17h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is 6:00 AM in AEST.
Which is ahead, Los Angeles or AEST?
Los Angeles is 17 hours ahead of AEST. When it is 12:00 PM in Los Angeles it is 5:00 AM in AEST.
Do Los Angeles and AEST use different time zones?
Los Angeles (USA) uses PDT at UTC-07:00, while AEST uses AEST at UTC+10:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Los_Angeles and Australia/Sydney.
Does daylight saving time affect the Los Angeles–AEST difference?
Yes at the moment: Los Angeles is on daylight saving time and AEST is not, so the +17h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Los Angeles's time zone?
PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.
Which countries use PDT, Los Angeles's zone?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between Los Angeles and AEST?
Sometimes. The +17h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Los Angeles already falls on the next day in AEST.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and AEST?
AEST is +17h from Los Angeles.
What timezone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
What timezone is AEST in?
AEST operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
Which countries use PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PST?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
Which cities are in the AEST timezone?
Major cities in the AEST timezone include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
What is the UTC offset for AEST?
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is at UTC+10:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AEDT.
What should I know about the AEST timezone?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
When is it midnight in Los Angeles, what time is it in AEST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Los Angeles (PST), it is +17h later in AEST (AEST).
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