Live Synchronized Time Difference
SydneytoLos AngelesTime Difference
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Sydney
Australia (GMT+11)02:10:18UTC+11:00
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Los Angeles
United States (PDT)08:10:18UTC-7:00
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 Sydney and Los Angeles
Off-Peak Calling Window
Sydney Time
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Los Angeles Time
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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 Sydney and Los Angeles.
Work (9am-5pm)ShoulderSleep / Off
| Sydney Time (Australia) | Los Angeles Time (United States) | Status & Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00AM | 06:00AM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 01:00AM | 07:00AM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 02:00AM | 08:00AM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 03:00AM | 09:00AM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 04:00AM | 10:00AM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 05:00AM | 11:00AM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 06:00AM | 12:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 07:00AM | 13:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 08:00AM | 14:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 09:00AM | 15:00PM-1 day | 🟢 Ideal Meeting Window |
| 10:00AM | 16:00PM-1 day | 🟢 Ideal Meeting Window |
| 11:00AM | 17:00PM-1 day | 🟡 Feasible (Shoulder Hour) |
| 12:00PM | 18:00PM-1 day | 🟡 Feasible (Shoulder Hour) |
| 13:00PM | 19:00PM-1 day | 🟡 Feasible (Shoulder Hour) |
| 14:00PM | 20:00PM-1 day | 🟡 Feasible (Shoulder Hour) |
| 15:00PM | 21:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 16:00PM | 22:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 17:00PM | 23:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 18:00PM | 00:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 19:00PM | 01:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 20:00PM | 02:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 21:00PM | 03:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 22:00PM | 04:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 23:00PM | 05:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 18 hours behind Sydney.
What is the best time to schedule a cross-border meeting between Sydney and Los Angeles?
There are 2 overlapping standard business hours (09:00 - 17:00) between Sydney and Los Angeles. The optimal window is when both parties are in their core working shifts.
Does daylight saving time (DST) affect the time difference between Sydney and Los Angeles?
Yes. If either Australia or United States observes seasonal Daylight Saving Time transitions, the offset difference shifts by one hour on scheduled transition dates.