San Diego to Sydney time converter

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

San Diego PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Sydney AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

San Diego
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)

San Diego to Sydney conversion table

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

San DiegoSydney
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 San Diego (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Sydney).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because San Diego 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

Distance

San Diego and Sydney are 12,090 km (7,512 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San Diego and Sydney?

Sydney is 18 hours ahead of San Diego.

What time is it in Sydney when it is 9 AM in San Diego?

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

When is the best time to call Sydney from San Diego?

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

Does the time difference between San Diego 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.