Los Angeles to Sydney
time converter.
Find the same moment in Los Angeles and Sydney. Set your date and time below, then share it with the people on the other end.
The difference is a schedule, not just a number.
These 5 periods account for every clock change in either location—not just winter and summer examples.
| From, inclusive (UTC) | Until, exclusive (UTC) | Sydney relative to Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 00:00 | 2026-03-08 10:00 | 19h ahead |
| 2026-03-08 10:00 | 2026-04-04 16:00 | 18h ahead |
| 2026-04-04 16:00 | 2026-10-03 16:00 | 17h ahead |
| 2026-10-03 16:00 | 2026-11-01 09:00 | 18h ahead |
| 2026-11-01 09:00 | 2027-01-01 00:00 | 19h ahead |
Boundaries are exact instants in UTC. A clock change in one city can create a short-lived difference before the other city changes. Future rules can be revised.
What does 9 am look like on the other side?
Monthly examples, plus possible start times for a 60-minute call within 9 am–5 pm in both locations.
| Date in Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Sydney | 60-minute call starts, Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-15 | 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM Fri, Jan 16 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| 2026-02-15 | 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM Mon, Feb 16 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| 2026-03-15 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM Mon, Mar 16 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| 2026-04-15 | 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM Thu, Apr 16 | 4:00 PM |
| 2026-05-15 | 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM Sat, May 16 | 4:00 PM |
| 2026-06-15 | 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM Tue, Jun 16 | 4:00 PM |
| 2026-07-15 | 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM Thu, Jul 16 | 4:00 PM |
| 2026-08-15 | 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM Sun, Aug 16 | 4:00 PM |
| 2026-09-15 | 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM Wed, Sep 16 | 4:00 PM |
| 2026-10-15 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM Fri, Oct 16 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| 2026-11-15 | 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM Mon, Nov 16 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| 2026-12-15 | 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM Wed, Dec 16 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Illustrative dates: the 15th of each month. This table ignores weekends and holidays to isolate seasonal differences. The interactive planner above can exclude local Saturdays and Sundays.
What is the time difference?
On January 15, 2026, Sydney is 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles uses UTC−8, and Sydney uses UTC+11 on that date.
On July 15, 2026, Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles. The difference changes between these examples because the locations have different seasonal clock rules.
The reference table starts on January 15, 2026. Change its date to inspect another day, or use the interactive converter above to choose an exact time, check a repeated hour, and share your result.
When should we meet?
Switch the converter to Meeting planner and choose the meeting duration. It looks for a time inside the selected working hours in both places, including the end of the meeting.
If no shared working-hour window exists, consider a shorter call or alternate who takes an early or late meeting. Review the local dates before sending the invitation.
Which time zones are used?
Los Angeles: America/Los_Angeles.
Sydney: Australia/Sydney.
Understand city zones and abbreviations, or learn how daylight saving affects your plans.
A day, side by side.
One row every two local hours. On repeated hours, both occurrences are shown.
| Los Angeles | Sydney | Date in Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM | Thu, Jan 15 |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM | Thu, Jan 15 |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Thu, Jan 15 |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | Fri, Jan 16 |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | Fri, Jan 16 |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM | Fri, Jan 16 |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | Fri, Jan 16 |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM | Fri, Jan 16 |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Fri, Jan 16 |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Fri, Jan 16 |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Fri, Jan 16 |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Fri, Jan 16 |