California to Sydney time converter

Sydney is 18 hours ahead of California. When it is 9:00 AM in California, it is 3:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in Sydney.

California PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Sydney AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

California
United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7
Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Sat, Oct 17
AEDTUTC+11+18h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

California to Sydney conversion table

Every hour of today in California and the matching time in Sydney. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

CaliforniaSydney
12:00 AM6:00 PM
1:00 AM7:00 PM
2:00 AM8:00 PM
3:00 AM9:00 PM
4:00 AM10:00 PM
5:00 AM11:00 PM
6:00 AM12:00 AM+1 day
7:00 AM1:00 AM+1 day
8:00 AM2:00 AM+1 day
9:00 AM3:00 AM+1 day
10:00 AM4:00 AM+1 day
11:00 AM5:00 AM+1 day
12:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
1:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
2:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day
3:00 PM9:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM10:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM11:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM12:00 PM+1 day
7:00 PM1:00 PM+1 day
8:00 PM2:00 PM+1 day
9:00 PM3:00 PM+1 day
10:00 PM4:00 PM+1 day
11:00 PM5:00 PM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in California (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Sydney).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because California and Sydney switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +18h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +19h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027: +18h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027: +17h
  • Oct 2, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +18h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between California and Sydney?

Sydney is 18 hours ahead of California.

What time is it in Sydney when it is 9 AM in California?

When it is 9:00 AM in California, it is 3:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in Sydney.

When is the best time to call Sydney from California?

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in California (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Sydney).

Does the time difference between California and Sydney change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.