Sydney → Los Angeles: Time Difference
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How the difference works
Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10 standard time) and Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 18 hours behind Sydney. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
Distance: about 12,074 km (7,502 mi) great-circle distance.
Sydney → Los Angeles, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Los Angeles?
In standard time, Los Angeles is 18 hours behind Sydney. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
When it is 9:00 in Sydney, what time is it in Los Angeles?
In standard time it is 15:00 the previous day in Los Angeles. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Los Angeles from Sydney?
About 12,074 km (7,502 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.