San Francisco to Sydney time converter

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

San Francisco PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Sydney AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

San Francisco
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 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 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 Francisco (9:00 AM – 12:00 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 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 Francisco and Sydney are 11,948 km (7,424 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 18 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 3:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in Sydney.

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

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