Sydney to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Sydney. When it is noon in Sydney, it is 19:00 in Los Angeles.
Sydney (UTC+10) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
Sydney (AEST/AEDT, UTC+10/+11) is 17–19 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST/PDT, UTC−8/−7). Because the DST seasons are reversed — Australia summers while the US winters — the gap varies between 17 and 19 hours. Scheduling between Sydney and LA typically requires one side to work outside business hours.
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When it's 08:00 in Sydney, it's 15:00 in Los Angeles
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Sydney ahead of Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Sydney. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 19:00 in Los Angeles. Sydney operates on Australia/Sydney (UTC+10), while Los Angeles uses America/Los Angeles (UTC-7).
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Sydney?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Sydney and Los Angeles. The best window is 09:00–10:00 Sydney time (16:00–17:00 in Los Angeles).
Does the Sydney to Los Angeles 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 Sydney and Los Angeles
The distance between Sydney and Los Angeles is approximately 12,074 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Los Angeles time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.