Live Synchronized Time Difference
Los AngelestoSydneyTime Difference
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Los Angeles
United States (PDT)08:10:20UTC-7:00
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Sydney
Australia (GMT+11)02:10:20UTC+11:00
Direct Distance12,074 km (7,502 miles)
Estimated Flight Time~14.7 hours
Business Overlap2 overlapping hours (9am–5pm)
Mutual Working Window: 2 Overlapping Hours
Recommended calling window between Los Angeles and Sydney
Off-Peak Calling Window
Los Angeles Time
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sydney Time
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Both locations share 2 overlapping standard business hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). This is the premier window for real-time video conferences, corporate calls, and instant collaboration without outside-hours disruption.
24-Hour Schedule Conversion Matrix
Compare every hour of the day between Los Angeles and Sydney.
Work (9am-5pm)ShoulderSleep / Off
| Los Angeles Time (United States) | Sydney Time (Australia) | Status & Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00AM | 18:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 01:00AM | 19:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 02:00AM | 20:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 03:00AM | 21:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 04:00AM | 22:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 05:00AM | 23:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 06:00AM | 00:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 07:00AM | 01:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 08:00AM | 02:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 09:00AM | 03:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 10:00AM | 04:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 11:00AM | 05:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 12:00PM | 06:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 13:00PM | 07:00AM | 🟡 Feasible (Shoulder Hour) |
| 14:00PM | 08:00AM | 🟡 Feasible (Shoulder Hour) |
| 15:00PM | 09:00AM | 🟢 Ideal Meeting Window |
| 16:00PM | 10:00AM | 🟢 Ideal Meeting Window |
| 17:00PM | 11:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 18:00PM | 12:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 19:00PM | 13:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 20:00PM | 14:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 21:00PM | 15:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 22:00PM | 16:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 23:00PM | 17:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney?
Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What is the best time to schedule a cross-border meeting between Los Angeles and Sydney?
There are 2 overlapping standard business hours (09:00 - 17:00) between Los Angeles and Sydney. The optimal window is when both parties are in their core working shifts.
Does daylight saving time (DST) affect the time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney?
Yes. If either United States or Australia observes seasonal Daylight Saving Time transitions, the offset difference shifts by one hour on scheduled transition dates.