Sydney to San Diego Time Difference
San Diego is 17 hours behind Sydney. When it is noon in Sydney, it is 19:00 in San Diego.
Sydney (UTC+10) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 15:00 in Sydney, it's 22:00 in San Diego
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Sydney & San Diego✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,090 km
Est. Flight Time
~15.2h
Time Difference
-17h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 09:00
09:00 - 10:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Sydney
13:00
San Diego (-1)
09:00
Sydney
16:00
San Diego (-1)
12:00
Sydney
19:00
San Diego (-1)
15:00
Sydney
22:00
San Diego (-1)
18:00
Sydney
01:00
San Diego
21:00
Sydney
04:00
San Diego
00:00
Sydney
07:00
San Diego (-1)
03:00
Sydney
10:00
San Diego (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Sydney ahead of San Diego?
San Diego is 17 hours behind Sydney. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 19:00 in San Diego. Sydney operates on Australia/Sydney (UTC+10), while San Diego uses America/Los Angeles (UTC-7).
What is the best time to call San Diego from Sydney?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Sydney and San Diego. The best window is 09:00–10:00 Sydney time (16:00–17:00 in San Diego).
Does the Sydney to San Diego 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 San Diego
The distance between Sydney and San Diego is approximately 12,090 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local San Diego time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.