Time Difference between Sydney and Los Angeles
Sydney (UTC+11) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 14:00 in Sydney, it's 20:00 in Los Angeles
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Sydney & Los Angeles✓ Perfect Match (2 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,074 km
Est. Flight Time
~15.2h
Time Difference
-18h
Work Hours Overlap
2h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 09:00
09:00 - 11:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
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Sydney
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Los Angeles (-1)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Sydney and Los Angeles
Sydney, Australia and Los Angeles, United States are separated by a time difference of 18 hours. When it's noon in Sydney, it's 18 hours earlier in Los Angeles.
Sydney operates on Australia/Sydney timezone, while Los Angeles uses America/Los Angeles. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
Due to the 18 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Sydney and Los Angeles is approximately 12,074 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15.2 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.