Portland to Sydney Time Difference
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Portland. When it is noon in Portland, it is 05:00 in Sydney.
Los Angeles (UTC-7) → Sydney (UTC+10)
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When it's 16:00 in Portland, it's 09:00 in Sydney
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Portland & Sydney✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,341 km
Est. Flight Time
~15.5h
Time Difference
+17h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 16:00
16:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Portland
23:00
Sydney
09:00
Portland
02:00
Sydney (+1)
12:00
Portland
05:00
Sydney (+1)
15:00
Portland
08:00
Sydney (+1)
18:00
Portland
11:00
Sydney (+1)
21:00
Portland
14:00
Sydney (+1)
00:00
Portland
17:00
Sydney
03:00
Portland
20:00
Sydney
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Portland behind Sydney?
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Portland. When it is 12:00 noon in Portland, it is 05:00 in Sydney. Portland operates on America/Los Angeles (UTC-7), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10).
What is the best time to call Sydney from Portland?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Portland and Sydney. The best window is 16:00–18:00 Portland time (09:00–11:00 in Sydney).
Does the Portland 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 Portland and Sydney
The distance between Portland and Sydney is approximately 12,341 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15.5 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Sydney time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.