Sydney to Los Angeles
-17hSydney
AESTSOURCELos Angeles
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEST and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and PDT (Pacific Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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.
About Sydney
WikipediaSydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.
Sydney is one of the first major cities to welcome the New Year.
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.
Time Conversion Guide: Sydney to Los Angeles
Sydney runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. Los Angeles runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Sydney 17 hours behind Los Angeles — a difference of -17h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Sydney it is 4:00 PM in Los Angeles on the previous day. Midnight in Sydney is 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while Sydney does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Sydney to Los Angeles time conversion table
| Sydney (AEST) | Los Angeles (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Sydney to Los Angeles time
- Scheduling a call from Sydney to Los Angeles: a 10:00 AM start in Sydney lands at 5:00 PM in Los Angeles the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -17h gap: Sydney and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles is 4:00 PM in Sydney.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Sydney is 3:00 AM in Los Angeles makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEST" 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 Sydney takes the early slot, the next week Los Angeles does.
- Sydney: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -17h gap.
- Los Angeles: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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.
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.
Best time to call between Sydney and Los Angeles
With a -17h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Los Angeles opens at 9:00 AM PDT, which is 4:00 PM in Sydney, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Sydney and Los Angeles have no shared working hours because of the -17h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Sydney is 17 hours behind Los Angeles (AEST UTC+10:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). 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
Sydney
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Los Angeles
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 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 Sydney and Los Angeles?
Sydney (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 17 hours behind Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -17h.
How do I convert Sydney time to Los Angeles time?
Add -17h to Sydney local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Sydney is 4:00 PM in Los Angeles (previous day).
What time is it in Los Angeles right now?
Los Angeles uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -17h offset from Sydney.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Sydney?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -17h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Sydney, which is 8:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Which is behind, Sydney or Los Angeles?
Sydney is 17 hours behind Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 PM in Sydney it is 7:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Do Sydney and Los Angeles use different time zones?
Sydney (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00, while Los Angeles (USA) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Sydney and America/Los_Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the Sydney–Los Angeles difference?
Yes at the moment: Los Angeles is on daylight saving time and Sydney is not, so the -17h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Sydney's time zone?
AEST also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
Which countries use AEST, Sydney's zone?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Is there a day difference between Sydney and Los Angeles?
Sometimes. The -17h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Sydney already falls on the in Los Angeles.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is -17h from Sydney.
What timezone is Sydney in?
Sydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.
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 are the business hours in Sydney?
Standard business hours in Sydney are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.
What are the business hours in Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Sydney and Los Angeles?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Sydney works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST and Los Angeles works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST (-17h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Sydney and Los Angeles?
Sydney uses AUD (A$) while Los Angeles uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Sydney and Los Angeles compare in size?
Sydney has a population of approximately 5.4 million (metro: 5.4 million), while Los Angeles has approximately 4 million (metro: 13.2 million).
What are the major landmarks in Sydney and Los Angeles?
Sydney is known for Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach. Los Angeles is famous for Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Observatory.
Do Sydney and Los Angeles have stock exchanges?
Yes. Sydney has the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) and Los Angeles has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -17h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Does AEST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEST switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEST?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
Which cities are in the PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in Sydney, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Sydney (AEST), it is -17h later in Los Angeles (PST).
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