Los Angeles to Sydney Time Difference
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 05:00 in Sydney.
Los Angeles (UTC-7) → Sydney (UTC+10)
Los Angeles (PST/PDT, UTC−8/−7) and Sydney (AEST/AEDT, UTC+10/+11) are 17–19 hours apart, with Sydney always ahead. The gap is smallest in Australian summer/US winter (17h: PST vs AEDT) and largest in Australian winter/US summer (17h: AEST vs PDT). The DST cycles run opposite hemispheres, making the exact gap season-dependent. LA and Sydney lead the Pacific entertainment, tech, and trade corridors.
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When it's 03:00 in Los Angeles, it's 20:00 in Sydney
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,074 km
Est. Flight Time
~15.2h
Time Difference
+17h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
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16:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Los Angeles
23:00
Sydney
09:00
Los Angeles
02:00
Sydney (+1)
12:00
Los Angeles
05:00
Sydney (+1)
15:00
Los Angeles
08:00
Sydney (+1)
18:00
Los Angeles
11:00
Sydney (+1)
21:00
Los Angeles
14:00
Sydney (+1)
00:00
Los Angeles
17:00
Sydney
03:00
Los Angeles
20:00
Sydney
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Los Angeles behind Sydney?
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 05:00 in Sydney. Los Angeles operates on America/Los Angeles (UTC-7), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10).
What is the best time to call Sydney from Los Angeles?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Los Angeles and Sydney. The best window is 16:00–18:00 Los Angeles time (09:00–11:00 in Sydney).
Does the Los Angeles to Sydney time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Los Angeles and Sydney
The distance between Los Angeles and Sydney is approximately 12,074 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Sydney time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.