San Francisco to Sydney time converter

Sydney is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 12:00 PM in Sydney.

San Francisco PHT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney AEDT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

San Francisco
Philippines
Wed, Oct 21
PHTUTC+8
Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Thu, Oct 22
AEDTUTC+11+3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

San Francisco to Sydney conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: +3h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: +2h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +3h

Distance

San Francisco and Sydney are 6,349 km (3,945 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Sydney?

Sydney is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 12:00 PM in Sydney.

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

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

Does the time difference between San Francisco 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.